In August, the Flemish Executive reached an settlement on a 2nd name for the voluntary closure of pig farms. As of remaining week, pig farmers were in a position to sign up for this buyout scheme. On the other hand, the Eu Fee nonetheless needed to give its ultimate approval. That has now took place.
The affect rating, which displays the nitrogen deposition of a farm on within reach nature, is an important criterion for figuring out whether or not pig farms are eligible for voluntary closure. That affect rating was once lowered from 0.5 p.c to 0.025 p.c for the second one name. This additionally lowers the access threshold and roughly 2,700 further agricultural operations with pigs will have the ability to voluntarily shut their pig farms and obtain repayment for this. The opposite stipulations and laws such because the buyout quantities stay the similar as with the primary name.
Eligible pig farmers can nonetheless put up their software till January 19, 2024.
November 10, 2023/ Vilt/ Belgium.
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