The EC approved aid for the Netherlands and Romania

Voluntary relocation contribution The aim is to reduce nitrogen inputs caused by agricultural activity in overloaded Natura 2000 areas. The objectives and protection requirements of the EU Habitats Directive must be taken into account. The regulation is to apply until July 2029. Small and medium-sized cattle farmers in the country who voluntarily relocate their production are eligible to apply. The condition is that nitrogen leaching on farms exceeds a certain level. The aid is provided in the form of direct subsidies and covers up to 100% of eligible costs. Examples include the costs of assessing the feasibility of relocation, as well as expenses for dismantling, removing, rebuilding or taking over other existing facilities. The costs of dismantling abandoned land to an ecologically satisfactory state must also be taken into account. Romanian farmers to receive more aid Meanwhile, the EC approved an increase in the Romanian aid program for tomato and garlic producers ...