AreaEuropean Union

Commodity GroupMeat

CommodityAll

Date02/05/2023

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentGovernment support

DescriptionApproved an allocation of EUR 1.47 billion (USD 1.61 billion), under EU state aid rules, to Dutch schemes to compensate livestock farmers in a bid to reduce nitrogen pollution in the overburdened Natura 2000 areas, as defined in the national legislation. The measure, which will be effective until 27 February 2028, aims to improve environmental conditions and promote sustainable and environmentally- friendly production in the livestock sector.