G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
15 November  2023 
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Committee on Subsides and  
Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1  
OF THE  GATT 1994 AND ARTI CLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union , dated and received on  
14 July 2023, relates to the subsidy programmes of Denmark . 
 
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  Table of Contents  
1  INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ .................  5 
1.1  Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings  ................................ ..............  5 
2  MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ...... 6 
2.1  Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as Part of the 
Control Programmes for Animal Diseases  ................................ ................................ .............  6 
2.2  Support for small slaughterhouses  ................................ ................................ ................  6 
3  RESEARCH  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  7 
3.1  Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries  ..................  7 
4  GENERAL MEASURES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 8 
4.1  Per Mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds  ................................ .............................  8 
4.2  Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products  ................................ ...... 9 
5  COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ ..........  10 
5.1  The Danish Rural Development  Programme 2000 -2006 ................................ ...................  10 
5.1.1  Environmentally Friendly Farming  ................................ ................................ .............  10 
5.2  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 -2013 ................................ ...................  11 
5.2.1  Innovation and Development in Primary Agriculture and Forestry  ................................ ... 11 
5.2.2  Investments in Biogas Plants  ................................ ................................ ....................  12 
5.2.3  Food Product Quality - Development/Participation/Marketing  ................................ .........  13 
5.2.4  Extensive Production on Agricultural Land and Conversion to Organic Farming  .................  13 
5.2.5  Environmentally Friendly Farming  ................................ ................................ .............  14 
5.2.6  Conservation by Grazing or Cutting on Pasture and Natural Areas  ................................ .. 15 
5.2.7  Grants to Private Enterprises, etc. for Wetland Projects  ................................ ................  16 
5.2.8  Grants to Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ .......................  17 
5.2.9  Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  ................................ .................  17 
5.2.10   Grants for State Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ ............  18 
5.2.11   Grants for Natura 2000 - Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  ................................ . 19 
5.2.12   Nature and Environment Projects  ................................ ................................ ............  19 
5.2.13   Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations, Including Shelter  
Plants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  20 
5.2.14   Plant Genetic Resources  ................................ ................................ .........................  21 
5.2.15   New Jobs in Rural Areas  ................................ ................................ .........................  22 
5.3  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020 ................................ ................  22 
5.3.1  Environmental Technology  ................................ ................................ .......................  22 
5.3.2  Support for Investments in Organic Farming  ................................ ...............................  23 
5.3.3  Organic Promotion  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 24 
5.3.4  Organic Farming  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 24 
5.3.5  Preservation of Pastures and Nature Areas  ................................ ................................ . 25 
5.3.6  Grants to Constructed Wetlands  ................................ ................................ ................  26 
5.3.7  Grants to Municipal Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ .........  27 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5.3.8  Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  ................................ .................  27 
5.3.9  Grants for State Wetland Projects  ................................ ................................ .............  28 
5.3.10   Grants for Natura 2000 Projects on Clearing Overgrown Areas and Preparing for  
Grazing  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  29 
5.3.11   Grants for Natura 2000 Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  ................................ ... 29 
5.3.12   Habitats for Annex IV species  ................................ ................................ .................  30 
5.3.13   Natureprojects on Organogenic Land ................................ ................................ ........  31 
5.3.14   Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations, Including Shelter  
Plants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  32 
5.3.15   Grazing Projects on Farms with Buffer Zones  ................................ ............................  32 
5.3.16   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme  .............  33 
5.3.17   Afforestation on Private Land  ................................ ................................ ..................  34 
5.3.18   Forest for Biodiversity  ................................ ................................ ............................  35 
5.3.19   Sustainable Forestry  ................................ ................................ ..............................  35 
5.3.20   Targeted Regulation of Nitr ogen ................................ ................................ ..............  36 
5.3.21   Business Development  ................................ ................................ ...........................  37 
6  OTHER PROGRAMMES ................................ ................................ ................................ . 38 
6.1  Animal Welfare Programme  ................................ ................................ .........................  38 
6.2  Measures to Improve the Production of Honey  ................................ ...............................  39 
6.3  Conservation of Livestock and Plant Genetic Resources  ................................ ...................  40 
6.4  Reforestation After Windthrow  ................................ ................................ .....................  41 
6.5  Grants for Privately Owned Untouched Forests  ................................ ...............................  41 
6.6  Tax Relief from Waste Water – Sugar Producers  ................................ .............................  42 
6.7  Cohesive Habitats in Natura 2000 sites  ................................ ................................ .........  43 
6.8  Grants for Hedge rows and Thickets  ................................ ................................ ..............  43 
6.9  Compensation for Land Withdrawals and Maintenance Constructed Wetlands ......................  44 
6.10  Extensification of carbon rich soils  ................................ ................................ ..............  45 
7  FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  46 
7.1  The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) Programme 2014 -2020 ..............  46 
7.1.1  Investments in the Processing for Fish Products  ................................ ..........................  46 
7.1.2  Investments on Fishing Vessels  ................................ ................................ ................  46 
7.1.3  Preparation and Implementation in Relation to Production - and Marketing Plans in the 
Fisheries Sector  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  47 
7.1.4  LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund  ...................  48 
7.1.5  Investments in aquaculture  ................................ ................................ ......................  49 
7.2  Other programmes  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 50 
7.2.1  International Organisations in Fisheries (ICES, Eurofish etc.)  ................................ ........  50 
7.2.2  Fishcare Management in Water Courses, Lakes and Coastal Waters  ................................  50 
7.2.3  Tax Relief from Waste Water – Fish Processing  ................................ ............................  51 
7.2.4  Aid for Young Fishermen  ................................ ................................ ..........................  52 
7.2.5  Compensation for Herring Fishermen and Cod Fishermen in the Baltic  Sea ......................  53 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  7.2.6  Compensation for Eel Fishermen in Seawater  ................................ ..............................  53 
8  THE MINISTRY OF ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS  ................................ ............................  54 
 
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  1  INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES  
1.1  Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings.  
Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To ease the financing costs for farmers by rescheduling existing loans to new long -term low interest 
loans.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act No. 372 of 1 1 July 1988. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.24.44.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
New low -interest mortgage loans (approximately 2/3 of the interest of ordinary mortgage loans) or 
indexed loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy corresponds to 15 %, 25% or 30 % of the annual indexation of the loan, depending on 
the applicant's debt percenta ge at the time of application.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Estimates are not available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Estimates are not available . Last date for application : 15 December  1989. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The programme has no effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2  MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION  
2.1  Control of Animal  Disease s, Compensation for Animals, Feed etc. D estroyed as Part of 
the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  in English  and Danish  
Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control 
programmes for animal diseases.  
Animal diseases . Compensation for animal, feed etc. destroyed under a control programme . 
Erstatninger ved nedslagning af dyr og andre udgifter ved bekæmpelsesforanstaltninger mm.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.6 0 0 
National financed  1,962,9  959,8  3332,3  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme is carried through to control serious animal diseases.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Order No. 420 of 5 April 2022. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  24.32.14.10.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant/Refund.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In relation to control of serious animal diseases and zoono tic sa lmonella, the applicant's is paid 
compensation for animals slaughtered, destructed feed etc. as part of the control programme . Partly 
compensation is paid for loss of profits due to the destruction of all the animals on a farm.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The sum of National subsidy and EU -refun ds. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1 January  2002. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effect on trade.  
2.2  Support for small slaughterhouse s 
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Support for small slaughterhouses . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  Støtte til små slagterier . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0 0 0 
National financed  10.4 10.8 9.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme is carried out to support small slaughterhouses in regards to the current national 
order.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Order no. 2642 28 . December  2021. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.32.45.10.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small slaughterhouses are understood to be slaughterhouses that have inspections carried out 
covered by the current national order on payment for inspection of food, feed and live animals, etc. 
(the payment order), most recently by order no. 54 of 19 . Janu ary 2023, and which in a year 
slaughters a maximum of 35,000 animal units . The support is allocated on an ongoing basis in 
proportion to the companies eligible for support, based on the control authority's resource 
consumption.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The su m of National subsidy.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1 July 2002. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effect on trade.  
3  RESEARCH  
3.1  Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Scientific policy advise on food, agriculture and fisheries for the authorities.  
Forskningsbaseret myndighedsbetjening.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  651.9  508.2  439,6  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the scientific policy advice is to promote food, agricultural and fisheries policies, regulation 
and development based on scientific knowledge with due consideration to a sustainable utilisation 
and management and the terrestrial and aquatic resources . Priority is placed on the issues of 
environment, food quality, food safety, plant and animal health and animal welfare . The advice is 
based on research car ried out at universities.  
In 2007 the recipient Government Research Institutes was merged with Danish universities . The 
universities are now the sole recipients of the grant.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.34.10.10, 24.34.10.20,  24.34.10.40  24.34.20.20, 
24.34.20.30, 24.34.20.40 , 24.34.20.50, 24.34.20.60 and 24.34.20.70 . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Specific universities through annual estimates.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
There is no relationship between the grant and production units.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Permanent based on annual estimates.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable.  
4  GENERAL MEASURES  
4.1  Per Mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Per mille Levy funds and Production Levy funds.  
Promille  - og produktionsafgiftsfonde.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 20.0 15.0 
National financed  270.0  291.0  306.0  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pesticides finance the Per mille Levy funds . The Fund for 
organic farming is also funded by national appropriations . The means from the Per mille Levy funds 
are used partly to subsidise the different Levy funds (i.e.  professional funds).  
The production Levy funds use revenues which, beside the subsidy from the Per mille Levy funds 
and fiscal production levies are used to finance activities such as sales promotion, research, advising, 
education.  
Legislation on Per mille and Production Levy funds are found in Notification N597/2008 and 
Notification SA.38773 (2014/N) and on the Danish Finance Act § 24.24.51.  
4. Duration of the s ubsidy  
The system of the Per mille and Production Levy funds has existed since 1978 and is based on 
one-year-budgeting . The budgets are approved by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries 
and must meet all the legal requirements at both national an d EU-levels . The scheme is permanent.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
4.2  Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Aid to promote development of agricultural and Fishery products.  
Lov om fremme af innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v.  
Replaced in 2010 by:  
Green development and demonstration programme and other national and international research 
activities.  
Lov om tilskud til Grønt Udviklings  – og Demonstrationsprogram samt forskellige nationale og 
internationale forskningsaktiviteter mv.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  299.8  185.0  153.6  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to promote demonstration, innovation, research and development in 
the sectors of food, agriculture and fisheries.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act No. 1502 of 2 7 December  2009. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.33.02.10, 
§ 24.33.02.20 and § 24.33.02.45.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Support may be provided for producers, companies and research institutions based on individual  
evaluation of the proposals submitted and the actual cost incurred implementing the project . Support 
is provided in accordance with EU -rules on state aid for res earch and development which provides 
for different aid intensities depending on the nature of the project, the project activities as well as 
the size of the recipient.  
Support may be repayable if the results of the projects proves to be commercially viable  and are 
exploited.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Open since 2 0 July 2010. Ongoing scheme.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Not applicable.  
5  COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  
5.1  The Danish Rural Developm ent Programme 2000 -2006  
5.1.1   Environmentally Friendly Farming  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Environmentally friendly farming.  
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  15.6 11.7 6.7 
National financed  5.2 3.9 2.2 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of the areas and to minimize the risks 
of pollution of the ground water resources.  
Permanent programme . The present budge t period (EU co -financing) runs until 2006.  
Legal basis : Act No. 338 of 1 7 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999 . Appropriation on 
the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.30.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
- 
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tr ade effects of the subsidy  
The programme has no effects on trade.  
5.2  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 -2013  
5.2.1   Innovation and Development in Primary Agriculture and Forestry  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Innovation and development in primary agriculture and forestry.  
Innovation og udvikling i primært jordbrug og skovbrug.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 1.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 1.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The p urpose of the support scheme is to promote sustainable agricultural enterprises and forest 
holdings through the development and application of new technologies, while also reducing 
undesirable effects on the surrounding society.  
Environmentally efficient t echnologies represent a growth area with considerable employment and 
export potential . The promotion of and support for knowledge exchange and incentives for using 
new efficient technologies to overcome environmental problems and initiate new production ca n help 
the agricultural, forestry and food sectors to remain competitive.  
Legal basis : Act No. 316 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation in 2014 and 2015 on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.12 . Appropriation in 2016 on 
the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.16.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.2   Investments in Biogas Plants  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Investments in biogas plants.  
Investeringer i biogasanlæg.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.1 0.0 0.1 
National financed  0.1 0.0 0.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to promote biogas production . Agriculture serving as an energy provider has a 
positive impact on green accounts . The government will ensure the best conditions for the further 
development of agriculture 's role as an energy provider . With the initiatives presented in 
Green  Growth concerning biogas and combustion of manure by 2020, the Government expects 
energy usage to have increased from 5 % of farm yard manure in 2008 to  50% in 2020.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act. no. 293 of 2 7 March  2012. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.19.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Owners of or members of a farm household (on farm facilities) or enterprises and cooperatives 
outside agriculture (off farm facilities ; common plants) . Up to 30 % of the eligible expenses can be 
covered.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
- 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013. The biogas programme started in 2010 and the last 
application round was in 2012.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5.2.3   Food Product Quality - Development/ Participat ion/Marketing  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Food product quality - development/participation/marketing.  
Fødevarekvalitet - udvikling/deltagelse/markedsføring . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The support scheme supports the development of, adaptation to and sales promotion for special 
quality food products.  
The core of the scheme is labelling schemes for quality products . 
The purpose of the aid scheme is to promote the knowledge and sales of quality food products in 
order to meet consumer demand and to position quality food products in the global market as special 
high value products . A further aim is to create a broader range of quality -marked products, so that 
consumers have something to choose between, and producers gain a new competitive parameter.  
Legal basis : A ct No. 316 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme) . 
EC Regulation  1698/2005.  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.17. and § 24.21.02.66.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.4   Extensive Production on Agricultural Land and Conversion to Organic Farming  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Extensive production on agricultural land and conversion to organic farming.  
Ekstensiv produktion på landbrugsjord og omlægning til økologisk drift.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.1 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect the aquatic en vironment, to protect and improve 
ecosystem and biotope conditions on agricultural land and to promote organic agricultural 
production.  
The scheme consists of two sub -schemes (can be combined for the same piece of land).  
Conversion to organic agricultural production  
Support is given for conversion to organic farming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed support rate 
per hectare for five years . The farmer's costs in converting to organic farming are highest during the 
first two years of the conve rsion period . The support rate per year is therefore set at a higher level 
for the first two years than in the last three years.  
Extensive production on agricultural land  
Support is given for extensive farming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed support r ate per hectare 
for five years . Applicants must either comply with the rules for organic agricultural production or 
undertake not to use plant protection products and to limit the use of nitrogen . Another requirement 
is for fertilizer plans and fertilizer accounts to be prepared.  
Legal basis : Act No. 316 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.45.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.5   Environmentally Friendly Farming  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Environmentally friendly farming (extensive pr oduction on agricultural land).  
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  11.1 0.0 0.0 
National financed  3.7 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
To encourage environmentally f riendly extensive cultivation of the areas (promote biodiversity) and 
to minimize the risks of pollution of the water and environment.  
Permanent programme . The present budget period (EU co -financing) runs until 2020.  
Legal basis : Act No. 236 of 3 1 March  2004. Council Regulation (EU) nº 1698/2005 on support for 
rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) . 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.30.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period for the present programme : 2007-2013 (some may have started in 2000 -2006) . Financial 
commitments for up to twenty years hereafter (maintenance of permanent extensificati on of 
wetlands).  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The programme has no effects on trade.  
5.2.6   Conserv ation by Grazing or Cutting on Pasture and Natural Areas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Conservation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas.  
Pleje ved afgræsning eller slæt af græs  - og naturarealer . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.1 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for th at subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect the aquatic environment by reducing nitrogen and 
phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce the use of plant protection products.  
A further purpose is to protect and improve ec osystem and biotope conditions in agricultural and 
natural areas.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  Support is given for the conservation of pasture and natural areas in connection with grazing or 
cutting in areas that are designated in accordance with specific guidelines . Support is given  as an 
annual area subsidy in accordance with five -year agreements and fixed support rates . The support 
can be targeted at special geographic areas or projects that cover large, geographically contiguous 
grasslands or natural areas.  
Legal basis : Act No. 316 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.30.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.7   Grants to Private Enterprises, etc. for Wetland Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants to private enterprises, etc. for wetland projects.  
Tilskud til p rivate virksomheder m.fl. til vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.3 0.3 0.3 
National financed  0.1 0.1 0.1 
The programme is closed to new applicants from 3 November  2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this  is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic envi ronment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products . 
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.35.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007–2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5.2.8   Grants to  Wetland Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants to municipal we tland projects.  
Tilskud til vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  11.3 1.7 4.5 
National financed  3.8 0.6 1.5 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.34.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007–2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.9   Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands.  
Tilskud til kommunale projekter vedrørende fosforvådområder.  
2. Period co vered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1.6 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.5 0.0 0.0 
The programme opened in April 2012. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment  and natural 
conditions by reducing phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment.  
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.39.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007–2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.10   Grants for State Wetland Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants for state wetland projects.  
Tilskud til statslige vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period cover ed by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1.6 1.2 0.0 
National financed  0.5 0.4 0.0 
The programme opened in August  2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total  amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007–2013.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.11   Grants for Natura 2000  - Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grant s for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000 -projekter om etablering af naturlige vandstandsforhold.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
The programme opened in March  2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purposes of the scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments for the establishment 
of natural water level conditions, which may help to maintain or improve the conser vation status of 
habitats and specially designated Natura 2000 -sites for hydrology.  
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.31.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007–2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.12   Nature and Environment Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in En glish and Danish  
Nature and environment projects.  
Natur  - og miljøprojekter . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.4 0.0 0.1 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purposes of the scheme are  to: 
• promote the environment  and nature -friendly management of agricultural land, forest and 
natural areas;  
• conserve and promote biological diversity in the Danish landscape;  
• promote the establishment and management of wetlands;  
• conserve and promote environmental, natural and cultural assets;  
• improve the recreational assets in rural areas;  
• promote animal welfare for grazing livestock in nature and landscape conservation;  
• improve the opportunities for utilising environmental, natural and cultural assets in a 
commercial context.  
The support scheme can cover several types of project, including integrated projects which also 
facilitate more than one of the above -mentioned purposes.  
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this  subject is not available.  
5.2.13   Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations, Including 
Shelter Plants  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetations, including shelter plants.  
Etablering af landskabs  - og biotopforbedrende beplantning, herunder læplantninger.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
The programme closed in 2016.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetation will help to increase the proportion 
of small biotopes and improve landscape values on farms.  
The vegetation may both give favourable living conditions for the natural flora and fauna and al so 
increase public amenity assets in rural areas . 
Legal basis : Act No. 216 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.14   Plant Genetic Resources  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Plant genetic resources.  
Plantege netiske resources . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to protect genetic plant resources by giving support for projects which 
are aimed at conserving and promoting the sustainable use of older Danish genetic plant resources 
worthy of conservation.  
Legal basis : Act No. 316 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish  Finance Act § 24.23.03.40.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.2.15   New Jobs in Rural Areas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
New jobs in rural areas.  
Attraktive levevilkår og nye arbejdspladser i landdistrikter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  20.7 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to strengthen the structure of industry in rural areas by 
establishing new jobs in the local vicinity and to improve the quality of life in rural areas.  
Economic development in rural ar eas is very much about establishing a sensible link between 
housing and jobs, so that it is attractive for families with income earners to settle in areas outside 
the towns and cities . Support is given for projects which facilitates the establishment of lo cal jobs in 
rural areas . The purpose of the support to improve the quality of life is to help to ensure that people 
in rural areas have access to a series of specific, basic services - leisure and cultural attractions and 
transport as well as information a nd communication technology.  
Legal basis : Act No. 316 of 3 1 March  2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.49.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2007-2013.  
Last date for application : 2021. 
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020  
5.3.1   Environmental Technology  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Environmental Technology.  
Miljøteknologi . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  83.3 40.3 19.2 
National financed  11.4 9.6 3.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The objective of the subsidy scheme is to allocate investments in new processes and technologies 
on agricultural holdings, and to reduce the environmental and climate impacts of primary agricultural 
production.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Progra mme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.12 and 24.23.03.14.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.2   Support for Investments in Organic Farming  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Support for investments in organic farming.  
Økologisk investeringstøtte . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  4.1 3.5 1.0 
National financed  1.0 0.3 0.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The objective is to support investments in new technologies at organic farms, to increase the organic 
area and the organic production in pig production, the livestock sector, the fruit and vegetable sector, 
crop production and the egg and poultry industry.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.13.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.3   Organic Promotion  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Organic Promotion . 
Økologifremme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.6 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.3 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the subsidy scheme is to promote the production and marke ting of organic food 
through competence development in food services . Competence development aims to upgrade the 
participants' knowledge about organic food, in particular in connection with the conversion of public 
and private kitchens to use organic food . The organic promotion scheme allows funding for projects 
on knowledge transfer in the agricultural and food sectors.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Ac t § 24.23.03.17.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
Last date for application : 2021. 
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.4   Organic Farming  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Organic farming – area support . 
Økologisk arealtilskud . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  186.4  309.1  178.8  
National financed  62.1 103.0  59.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted  for that subsidy . 
The aid is given to facilitate the conversion and improve the conditions for organic farming.  
Legal basis : Administrative Order No. 80 of 3 0 January  2015 as amended by Administrative Order 
No. 546 of 3 1 May 2016. Implementing EEC Regulat ion 1305/2013  on support for rural development 
from the European  Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) . Law on rural development, 
No. 766 of 19  June 2017. It is a condition that the entire holding is converted to organic farming 
within four  years from the beginning of the conversion . It is also a condition that the organic 
production on the holding is maintained for at least five years . 
Aid is given to:  
The individual organic farm for a five -year period . A basic subsidy of DKK 870 is paid per  hectare 
each year for all organic areas both during and after conversion . On top of this DKK 1,200 is paid 
during conversion to organic production per hectare each year for two years . Additional premia are 
paid to specific measures (plant production with limited fertilizer use and fruit/berries production).  
Conversion premium to organic farming, the total premium for five years will be DKK 7,570 on 
average (depending on additional premia) . The yearly payments will be graduated with the highest 
rates during  the conversion period . Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act  § 24.23.03.44.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period for the present programme : 2014-2020. Financial commitments for up to five years hereafter.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The programme has no effects on trade.  
5.3.5   Preservation of Pastures and Nature Areas 
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Preservation of pasture and nature areas by grazing or mowing.  
Pleje af græs  - og naturarealer . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  103.2  205.8  164.7  
National financed  34.4 68.6 54.9 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve ecosystem and biotope c onditions in 
agricultural and natural areas in priority within Natura 2000 areas and hereby to meet the 
Natura  2000 directives obligations.  
Support is paid for preserving pastures and nature areas by performing a yearly grazing or mowing 
activity in areas that are designated in accordance with specific guidelines . Support is paid as an 
annual area subsidy in accordance with five -year agreements and fixed support rates . Legal basis : 
Act No. 766 of 1 9 June 2017 (Rural Development Programme) . Regulation (EU) nº 1305/2013 of 
the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) . 
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.30 . 
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020. Payments up to five years hereafter.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The programme has no effects on trade . 
5.3.6   Grants to Constructed Wetlands  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants to constructed wetlands . 
Tilskud til konstruerede minivådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  110.4  3.7 13.7 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted  for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment by reducing 
nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form o f the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.28.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014–2020.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.7   Grants to Municipal Wetland Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants to  wetland projects.  
Tilskud til  kvælstofvådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  22.8 15.9 7.4 
National financed  1.9 3.1 1.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment and to reduce 
the us e of plant protection products.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.34.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014–2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.8   Grants for Municipal Projects on Phosphorus Wetlands  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants for  projects on phosphorus wetlands.  
Tilskud til  fosforvådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1.5 0.4 1.1 
National financed  0.1 0.1 0.1 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  The programme opened in April 2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of t he support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing phosphorus leaching into the aquatic environment.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.39.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014–2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.9   Grants for State Wetland Projects  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants for state wetland projects.  
Tilskud til statslige vådområdeprojekter . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  5.0 0.4 0.4 
National financed  0.3 0.1 0.1 
The programme opened in August  2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve the aquatic environment and natural 
conditions by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into the aq uatic environment and to reduce 
the use of plant protection products.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014–2020.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.10   Grants for Natura 2000  Projects on Clearing Overgrown Areas and Preparing for 
Grazing  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants for Natura 2000  projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing for grazing.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000  projekter om rydning af tilgroede arealer og om forberedelse til afgræsning . 
2. Period covered by the  notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  9.6 13.1 16.2 
National financed  1.1 1.0 0.3 
The programme opened in August  2011. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments such as 
clearance of overgrown areas and prepare for grazing, that ensures or improves the conservation 
status of habitats and species in specially designated areas within the Natura  2000 areas.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.31.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014–2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.11   Grants for Natura 2000  Projects on Creating Natural Hydrology  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English  and Danish  
Grants for Natura 2000  projects on creating natural hydrology.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000  projekter om etablering af naturlige vandstandsforhold . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.5 0.5 0.9 
National financed  0.2 0.2 0.3 
The programme opened in March  2012. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support sch eme is to award grants to non -productive investments for the 
establishment of natural water level conditions, which may help to maintain or improve the 
conservation status of habitats and specially designated Natura 2000 -sites for hydrology.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.33.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014–2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.12   Habitats for Annex IV species  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Habitats for Annex IV species.  
Særlige levesteder for bilag IV -arter. 
2. Period cov ered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.1 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to ensure or improve habitats of species listed in Annex IV of the 
Habitats Directive.  
Support under the scheme is given to projects that secures or improves the habitats of : 
Sandlizard,  Northern birch mice and amphibians on the EU's Habitats Directive Annex  IV. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme ). 
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The scheme was not continued after 2016.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.13   Natureprojects on Organogenic Land 
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Natureprojects on organogenic land.  
Naturprojekter på kulstofrige lavbundsjorde . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  4.9 2.5 2.4 
National financed  0.5 0.7 0.4 
The programme had the first call for applications in 2015 . No payments have been made yet.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to convert arable, organogenic land into permanent gra ss and 
discontinue drainage so that the soil becomes wet.  
This will enhance carbon sequestration because of the high carbon content in this soil type . In 
addition to soil carbon sequestration, GHG effects comprise reductions in nitrous oxide and methane 
emissions . Additional benefits are reduced nitrate leaching and ammonia evaporation.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5.3.14   Establishment of Landscape and Biotope -Improving Vegetations,  Including 
Shelter Plants  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetations, including shelter plants.  
Etablering af landskabs  - og biotopforbedrende beplantning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1.8 0.0 1.0 
National financed  0.6 0.0 0.2 
The programme closed in 2016.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetation will help to increase the proportion 
of small biotopes and improve landscape values on farms.  
The vegetation may both give favourable living conditions for the natural flora and fauna and also 
increase public amenity assets in rural areas . 
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.15   Grazing Projects on Farms with Buffer Zones  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grazing projects on farms with buffer zones . 
Græsnin gsprojekter på bedrifter med randzoner . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  The programme closed in 2015.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The establishment grazing projects on farms with buffer zones will to prepare areas for grazing and 
ensure open areas as well as to protect and restore nature value of these areas.  
Legal basis : Act No 807 of 1 1 March  2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on t he Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
Last date for application : 2020. 
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.16   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme.  
Projekt LAG LDP . 
2. Period covered by the notifi cation  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  74.3 57.8 53.4 
National financed  3.9 1.4 0.7 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to strengthen rural development through two priorities : 
Job creation and improvement of the quality of life.  
LEADER is a local development method which has been used for 20 years to engage local actors i n 
the design and delivery of strategies, decision -making and resource allocation for the development 
of their rural areas.  
The aim is to strength en the structure of trade and industry in rural areas by establishing new jobs 
in the local vicinity and to improve the quality of life in rural areas.  
Support is given for projects that facilitate the establishment of local jobs in small and micro 
enterpr ises in rural areas . The purpose of the support to improve the quality of life is to help to 
ensure that people in rural areas have access to a series of specific, basic services - leisure and 
cultural attractions and transport as well as information and c ommunication technology.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  All projects are rural development projects initiated at the local level in order to revitalise rural areas 
and create jobs and enhance settlement.  
Legal basis : Act No. 2509 of 8 December  2021 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of  the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 13.71.01 .10. 
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present p rogramme : 2014-2022. 
5.3.17   Afforestation on Private Land 
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grants for afforestation on private land.  
Tilskud til privat skovrejsning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  30.4 38.5 48.7 
National financed  9.9 6.7 4.8 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to esta blish new private forest lands to improve water quality 
and nature by reducing the influx of nitrogen to lakes, fjords and inner seas, cf. Aquatic Environment 
Plan III.  
In order to achieve the above aim, support is given for the establishment of forest on agricultural 
land. 
Legal basis : Act No. 1360 of 1 6 December  2014 (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 814 of 
24 July 2000, Act No. 1177 of 8 December  2015. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.61.  
4. Duration of the subs idy 
The subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held . The investment must 
be maintained for at least 5 years for the latest date, where the afforestation must be completed . 
The subsidy conditions that the area will be regulated un der the Danish Forest Act and must be kept 
as forest land.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5.3.18   Forest for Biodiversity  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grants for forest for biodiversity.  
Tilskud til skov med biodiversitetsformål . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  3.7 3.0 3.6 
National financed  1.6 1.0 1.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the s upport scheme is to contribute to securing stable habitats for forest dwelling 
species, and maintain valuable natural environment in forests.  
The support scheme priorities areas and species protected by the Habitat Directive to implement the 
Natura 2000 pl ans. The purpose of the support scheme is pursued by the following activities and 
investments such as:  
• Extensive forestry (activity);  
• Coppice forestry (activity);  
• Forest gracing (investment and activity);  
• Forest wetlands (investment and activity);  
• Trees fo r natural decay (activity);  
• Clearing of undesired growth (investment);  
• Special efforts for protected species (investment).  
Legal basis : Act No. 1360 of 1 6 December  2014 (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8 December  2015. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.60.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy for investments is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held . The 
subsidy for activities is paid in ratios for a period of 5 -20 years . The investments or activities must 
be maintained for at least 5 -20 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid or the 
activity has started.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of t he subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.19   Sustainable Forestry  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grants for sustainable forestry – Forest Regeneration and Green Management Plan.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  Tilskud til bæredygtig skovdrifts – Foryngel se og Grøn Driftsplan.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to promote sustainable forest management.  
The purpose of the support scheme is pursued by subsidising investments such as converting 
non-native coniferous forest stands to native broadleaf stands or management plans to protect 
valuable natural environment in forests . 
Legal basis : Act No. 1360 of 1 6 December  2014 (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8 December  2015. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.60.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held . The investments must 
be maintained for at least 5 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.20   Targeted Regulation of Nitrogen  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Targeted regulation of nitrogen . 
Målrettet kvælstofsregulering . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  144.5  134.6  120.8  
National financed  0.0 38.7 40.3 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy aims to ensure that there is an improvement in the environmental condition of the 
coastal waters . You may therefore apply for grants to ensure the establishment of catch crops or 
alternative nitrogen -reducing measures, which are intended to prevent excess nitrogen from being 
discharged into the aquatic environment . The scheme must ensure a targeted effort in the areas 
where there is a need to reduce nitrogen emissions.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.65.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Participants, mainly farmers, are able to apply for the grant, if they fu lfil one of the following criteria:  
a. They are registered in the Register for Fertilizer Accounts ; 
b. Have a catch crop area of at least 10 ha ; 
c. Have one or more fields nearby coastal waters in need of nitrogen reducing efforts . 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidies are given as a fixed amount per hectare, where the amount depends on the type of catch 
crop used.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of present programme : 2020 to 2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of th e subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
5.3.21   Business Development  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Business development . 
Erhvervsudvikling . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  43.8 12.5 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to promote sustainable agricultural enterprises and forest holdings 
through the development and application of new technologies, while also reducing und esirable 
effects on the surrounding society.  
Environmentally efficient technologies represent a growth area with considerable employment and 
export potential . The promotion of and support for knowledge exchange and incentives for using 
new efficient techno logies to overcome environmental problems and initiate new production can help 
the agricultural, forestry and food sectors to remain competitive . Businesses engaged in agriculture G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  and forest holdings may therefore apply for the grants to enhance knowledge exchange and 
development of technology.  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation in the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.16.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
Last date for application : 2022. 
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6  OTHER PROGRAMMES  
6.1  Animal Welfare Programme  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Animal welfare programme.  
Dyrevelfærdspuljen . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.5 4.4 4.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme supports animal welfare organizations and animal shelters rescuing and helping 
abandoned, abused, mistreated and distressed animals in need for care . Another part of the 
programme supports campaigns educating and informing the public and animal owners how to treat 
and take care of animals (not productions animals) . The aim is to impr ove the well -being and health 
of animals in Denmark.  
The programme is provided as a grant where applicants apply for a specific project or veterinary 
costs, animal transport costs or other operating costs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal bas is: Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.30.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.30.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Animal welfare organizations and animal shelters.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidy per unit diverse from one round of applications to another round of applications . And it 
diverse from one beneficiary to another beneficiary.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme can be applied on an annual basis covering one year projects.  
6.2  Measures to Improve the  Production of Honey  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Measures to improve the production of honey.  
Projektstøtte til udvikling af biavlen . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.9 0.9 1.2 
National financed  0.9 0.9 1.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Improving general conditions for the production and marketing of apiculture products in Denmark in 
accordance to national programme laid down for three years period - the current programme is for 
the period 1/8/2016 – 31/7/2019.  
4. Background and authority fo r the subsidy  
Art. 55 – 57 Regulation No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and 
Commission Delegated Regulation 2015/1366 and Commission Implementing Regulation 2015/1368 
for the current programme.  
Administrative Order no. 484 of 2 5 May 2016. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants to specific projects for three years periods ; for the period 1/8/2016  - 31/7/2019.  
Total for the period DKK 7.8 Mio.  
Equal to approximately DKK 2.6 Mio. per year in 2017, 2018 and 2019.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.20.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, the Danish 
Beekeepers' Association (Danmarks Biavlerforening), Association of Comme rcial Beekeepers 
(Erhvervsbiavlerne) and DanHoney.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
- G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
Three -year periods 1/8 2016 – 31/7 2019.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The programme has no effect on trade.  
6.3  Conservation of Livestock and Plant Genetic Resources  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Conservation of native livestock and plant genetic resources.  
Bevaringsarbejde med husdyr  - og plantegenetiske ressourcer.  
2. Period covered  by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  4.9 2.8 4.4 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to conserve and sustainably manage plant and native livestock genetic resources, 
including the native brown bee population . The genetic resources are of Danish origin or of value to 
Danish agriculture . This is among others to fulfil Danish obligations according to international 
agreements in the area (International Treaty on Plant Gene tic Resources for Food and Agriculture 
and Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources) . The Danish conservation work on native 
livestock is concentrated on breeds in risk of extinction, which are often kept by small -scale farmers.  
4. Background and au thority for the subsidy  
Administrative Order No. 1363 of 2 4 November  2016, Order No. 30 of 4 January  2017, Order 
No. 520 of 2016  and Order No. 1363 of 1 9 December  2012. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.35.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Breeders, breeder associations, companies, producer associations, organizations, consultants, 
research or knowledge centres through a fixed amount per unit or through grants to approved 
documented expenses.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The annual amount budgeted for subsidy is dependent on the annual appropriation on the 
Danish  Finance Act . See payments in table above.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Annual or grants of three years.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  6.4  Reforestation After Windthrow  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grants for reforestation after windthrow.  
Tilskud til gentilplantning efter stormfald . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.4 0.5 0.2 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for th at subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to support reforestation after major windthrows on private 
lands in a way that secures robust forests for the future.  
Legal basis : Act No. 1184 of 1 5 August  2022. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on  the Danish Finance Act § Act § 23.24.30. 
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The scheme has been open since 2000 and is planned to continue perpetually . The subsidy is paid 
as a one off compensation . The restrictions attached to the grant are permanent.  
5. Statistical d ata permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.5  Grants for Privately Owned Untouched Forests  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grants for privately owned untouched forests.  
Tilskud til privat urørt skov . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  17.6 26.4 23.5 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to improve the biodiversity of priv ately owned forests by 
allowing forest to develop without human interference.  
Legal basis : Act No. 776 of 1 9 June 2017. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 23.22.02.82. 
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The scheme is open from 2017 until 2026 . The subsidy is paid as a one off compensation . The 
restrictions attached to the grant are permanent.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.6  Tax Relief from Waste Water – Sugar Producers  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Relief from waste water tax/Sugar production . 
Godtgørelse for spildevandsafgiften/Sukkerproduktion . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.2 1.5 1.1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purp ose of the scheme is to contribute to a high overall reduction of the discharge of pollutants, 
more specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and organic materials.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The legal basis consists of the original consolidation act. no. 636 of 2 1 August  1998 and two acts 
changing the original act – act. No 524 of 1 7 June 2008 and act no. 522 of 1 2 June 2009. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax relief.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies active in the sectors of fish processing, cellulose or sugar production, and registered in 
accordance with the VAT Law, qualify for an 80 % refund of the tax paid . Companies active in the 
sectors of organic pigment, pectin and vitamin production, and registered in accordance with the 
VAT Law, qualify for a 70 % refund of the tax paid . The refund only applies to the part of the tax paid G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  exceeding DKK 30,000 ( EUR 4,020) ann ually and only where at least 80 % of the fee is  attributable 
to the activities mentioned above . No other differentiation between companies applies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The annual budget is DKK 1.7 million , the total budget is DKK 17 million  over the duration of the 
scheme . The aid is a tax reduction of maximum 80 % of the waste water tax . 
8. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.7  Cohesive Habitats in Natura 2000  sites  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Cohesive habitats in Natura 2000 sites.  
Sammenhængende arealer i Natura 2000 -områder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  9.6 16.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the support scheme is to support establishment of cohesive areas and provide buffer 
zones around specific habitats.  
Legal basis : Act No. 1392 of 4 th October  2022. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appro priation on the Danish Finance Act § 23.22.02.44.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The scheme is open in 2018,  2019, 2020 and 2021 . The subsidy is paid as a one off compensation . 
The restrictions attached to the grant are permanent.  
5. Statistical data permitting an a ssessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.8  Grants for Hedgerows and Thickets  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Grants for hedgerows and thickets.  
Tilskud til Læhegn og Småbeplantninger . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  4.8 1.7 0.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the grant is to support and restore biodiversity in the open land through corrid ors, 
by planting hedgerows and thickets with flowering trees and bushes . 
Legal basis : Act No. 885 of 2 8 June 2017. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant. 
Appropriation on the Danish  Finance Act § 23.22.02.85.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
The scheme is open in 2017, 2018 a nd 2019 . The subsidy is paid as a on e off payment . The 
investments must be maintained for at least 5 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is 
paid. 
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.9  Compensation for Land Withdrawals and Maintenance Constructed Wetlands  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Compensation for land withdrawals and maintenance for constructed wetlands . 
Kompensation for arealudtag og vedligehold til minivådområder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.1 1.1 2.7 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the support scheme is to provide compensation for land withdrawals and maintenance 
in relation to the implementation of constructed wetlands, which has the purpose to protect and 
improve the aquatic environment by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus leaching into  the aquatic 
environment.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.08.10.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
To applicants who has achieved a subsidy grant under the rural development scheme "grants for 
constructed wetlands", mostly producers.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
Subsidies are given as a fixed amount per hectare depending on the type of land withdrawn and  
maintenance . The subsidy is given unde r the de minimis rules (Commission Regulation 
(EU) nr. 2019/316) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of present programme : 2018 to 2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.10  Extensification of carbon rich soils  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Extensification of carbon rich soils.  
Udtagning af klima -lavbundsjorder . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.4 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The purpose of the scheme is to create financial incentives for farmers to take their carbon rich soils 
out of production and rewet them in order to prevent the carbon from being em itted into the 
atmosphere.  
Legal basis : Act No. 1590 of 2 8 December  2022. 
Form of the subsidy : Grant.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  23.22.02.32.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present scheme : 2021-2027.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7  FISHERIES  
7.1  The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) Programme 2014 -2020  
7.1.1   Investments in the Processing for Fish Products  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Investments in the Processing for Fish Products in SME's.  
Forarbejdning og afsætning . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  1.0 0.6 0.0 
National financed  0.3 0.2 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for th at subsidy . 
Development of the processing industry in order to encourage innovative investments.  
Legal basis : Consolidation Act No. 19 of 4 January  2017, Executive Order No. 91 of 25  January  2017 
and Executive Order No. 873 of 2 7 June 2017. 
EC Regulation 508/2014.  
The subsidy amounts to 30 % of the eligible investment maximum, of which 75 % derives from the 
EMFF and 25 % derives from the Danish state.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.30.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.1.2   Investments on Fishing Vessels  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Investments on fis hing vessels.  
Investeringer på fiskerfartøjer . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.8 -1.8 -3.4 
National financed  0.6 -1.3 -2.5 
The negative amounts reported for the financial years 2021 and 2022 are due to repayment from 
beneficiaries of previously paid support.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not  possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The aim of this measure is to modernise fishing vessels in order to contribute the development of a 
sustainable, viable and competitive fishing industry.  
Legal basis : Executive Ord er No. 91 of 2 5 January  2017, as amended by Executive Order No. 873 
of 27 June 2017. 
EC Regulation 508/2014.  
Subsidy commitments amount to 50 % (2015) and 40 % (2016) of the investment if it concerns the 
landing obligation, coastal fisheries or young fisherm en. For all other projects the level of support 
amounts to 30 %. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.30.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.1.3   Preparation and Implementation in Relation t o Production  - and Marketing Plans in 
the Fisheries Sector  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Preparation and implementation in relation to production - and marketing plans.  
Udarbejdelse og gennemførelse af produktions  - og afsætningsplaner . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  6.9 3.5 7.6 
National financed  2.3 1.2 2.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to support preparation and implementation in relation to 
production - and marketing plans.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  4. Background and authority  
Legal basis : Executive Order No. 1225 of 3 1 August  2022. 
EC Regulation 508/2014  and EC Re gulation 2021/1139 . 
The subsidy amounts to 75 % of the eligible investment maximum, of which 75 % derives from the 
EMFF and 25 % derives from the Danish state.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  24.63.30.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Producer Organisations.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
Programme period : 2014-2020.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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7.1.4   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund.  
Projekt FLAG EHFF . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  12.2 4.2 4.8 
National financed  10.4 4.1 4.6 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
The aim of this measure is encourage local initiatives to develop small business and infrastructure 
and to protect cultural heritage in areas where fisheries used to be an important  industry.  
Legal basis : Executive Order No. 64 of 2 5 January  2020.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 13.71.02 .10. 
Form of subsidy : Grant. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  4. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present programme : 2014-2020.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.1.5   Investments in aquaculture  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Investments in aquaculture.  
Investeringer i akvakultur . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  4.4 1.6 1.1 
National financed  1.5 0.5 0.4 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to establish or develop aquaculture plants to increase aquaculture production and promote 
an environmentally sustainable, resource -efficient and competitive aquaculture sector.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Executive Order No. 1485 of 1 3 October  2020. 
EC Regulation 508/2014.  
The subsidy amounts to a maximum of 40 % (SME) and 30 % (non-SME) of the eligible expenditures, 
of which 75 % derives from the EMFF and 25 % derives from the Danish state.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  24.63.30.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
The program supports productive investments in aquaculture.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aquaculture enterprises or entrepreneurs entering the industry who, through investments, want to 
establish or develop aquaculture production.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
- 
8. Duration of the subsid y 
Period of present programme : 2014-2020. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2  Other programmes  
7.2.1   International Organisations in Fisheries (ICES, Eurofish etc.)  
1. Title of t he subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Support for office expenses (rent).  
Tilskud til kontorudgifter (leje) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  7.6 7.7 7.9 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where  this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
Support for office expenses (rent) to support international organisations in fisheries 
(ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, Eurofish etc.).  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.61.20.10. and § 24.61.20.20.  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Ongoing programme.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.2   Fishcare Management in Water Courses, Lakes and Coastal Waters  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Support for Fish Care Management in Water Courses, Lakes and Coastal Waters.  
Tilskud til fiskepleje i vandløb, søer og kystnære områder . 
2. Period covere d by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  23.2 27.9 23.2 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy . Background and authority for the subsidy . 
Form of the subsidy . To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Subsidy per unit, or in cases 
where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount budgeted for that subsidy . 
Support for fishca re management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters . 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.65 .40.10. (of which a part is transferred to the 
separate measure on restoration of watercourses, and therefore not included in this paragraph).  
4. Duration of the subsidy  
Ongoing measure.  
5. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the su bsidy 
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.3   Tax Relief from Waste Water – Fish Processing  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Relief from waste water tax - fishing industry . 
Godtgørelse af spildevandsafgiften - fiskeindustrien . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  3.6 6.5 5.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the scheme is to contribute to a high overall reduction of the discharge of pollutants, 
more specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and organic materials.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Consolidation Act No. 478 of 14 April 2020, as amended by Act No. 168 of 
29 February  2020 and Act No. 329 of 28  March  2023. 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Tax relief.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Companies active in the sectors of fish processing, cellulose or sugar production, and registered in 
accordance with the VAT Law,  qualify for an 80 % refund of the tax paid . Companies active in the 
sectors of organic pigment, pectin and vitamin production, and registered in accordance with the 
VAT Law, qualify for a 70 % refund of the tax paid . The refund only applies to the part of t he tax paid 
exceeding DKK 30,000 ( EUR 4,020) annually and only where at least 80 % of the fee is attributable 
to the activities mentioned above . No other differentiation between companies applies.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The total budget was DKK 74,285,000 from 9 April 2014 to 3 1 December  2021. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
The duration of present programme : 9 April 2014 to 3 1 December  2021. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Informatio n on this subject is not available.  
7.2.4   Aid for Young Fishermen  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Aid for Young Fishermen.  
Støtte til yngre fiskeres førstegangsetablering . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The total amount covered by the scheme is DKK 10.0 mio. 2017 -2020.  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 NA 
National financed  1.0 2.0 NA1 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to help young fishermen to buy their first vessel or a share of a vessel.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Executive Order no. 1173 of 3 July 2020. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.62.51.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is given to young fishermen, who are first time buyers of a fishing vessel.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The grand is up to DKK 500,000 per applicant.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of present program : 3 July 2017 – 31 December  2023. 
9. Statistical data perm itting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No significant effect on trade.  
 
1 Will be available in the 2022 annual accounts, ultimo June 2023 . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  7.2.5   Compensation for Herring Fishermen and Cod Fishermen in the Baltic Sea  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Compensation to Herring Fishermen and Cod Fishermen in the Baltic Sea (National de minimis ). 
Kompensation til slidefiskere og torskefiskere i Østersøen . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  8.8 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to compensate fishermen for lost earnings in relation to the quota reduction for cod in 
the Baltic Sea in 2020.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Executive order no. 1017 of 1 9 June 2020.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.10.60.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Compensation to cod fishermen for lost earnings in the Baltic Sea in 2020.  
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The grand is up to approx . DDK  223,500 per applicant and minimum DDK 15,000. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of subsidy scheme : 1 June 2020 to 1 2 August  2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.6   Compensation for Eel Fishermen in Seawater  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Compensation to Eel Fishermen in seawater (National de minimis ). 
Kompensation til ålefiskere i saltvand . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  2. Period co vered by the notification  
 2020  2021  2022  
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim is to compensate eel fishermen for lost earnings as a consequence of the introduced ban on 
commercial fishing of eels in seawater from 1 November  2018 to 3 1 January  2019. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Executive order no. 321  of 29 March  2019. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.63.10.20.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Compensation to eel fishermen for lost earnings from 1 November  2018 to 3 1 January  2019. 
7. Amount of the s ubsidy  
The grand is up to approx . DDK  223,500 per applicant and minimum DDK 10,000. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Period of subsidy scheme : 1 April 2019 to 3 0 April 2019. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
8  THE MINISTRY OF ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme in English and Danish  
Small island support scheme.  
Støtte til projekter på de små øer (Ø -støtte).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 2020  2021 2022  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National 
financed  Grants  3.3 3.3 4.3 
Loans  2.1 2.2 1.7 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.7  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To sustain  and support the local communities of the 27 smaller and populated islands:  
Aarø, Agersø, Anholt, Askø (including Lilleø) Avernakø, Baagø, Barsø, Birkholm, Bjørnø, Drejø, 
Egholm, Endelave, Fejø, Femø, Fur, Hjarnø, Hjortø, Lyø, Mandø, Nekselø, Omø, Orø, Sej erø, Skarø, 
Strynø, Tunø, and Venø.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of the Ecclesiastical Affairs . Legal basis : Act no. 787 of 2 1 June 2007 as amended by 
Act no. 1336 of 1 9 December  2008, and Act no. 628 of 9 June 2016. 
5. Form of the subsid y. To whom and how the subsidy is provided . Amount of the s ubsidy . 
The policy objective of the support scheme is to sustain the population on the aforementioned 
27 islands . 
Although the primary objective of the subsidy is to preserve existing and establish  new workplaces, 
a wide range of projects and activities are supported . The subsidy is mainly awarded to projects 
intending to establish or expand existing production -, processing -, service -, and tourism -related 
businesses, cultural activities, and projects sustaining social life in the island communities 
(e.g. restoration of village halls) . Anyone, including local authorities,  individuals, organizations, 
institutions and businesses , can apply for the subsidy . The conditions for support are set forth  in 
application -guidelines issued bi -annually by the Agency for Planning and Rural Development . The 
subsidy can be awarded to specific projects as either a grant or interest -free loan . Loans are given 
to private applicants and businesses which are deemed c apable of profiting from the investments 
made using the funds.  
6. Duration of the subsidy  
Permanent scheme . Loans are awarded as interest -free 10 -year loans, which are installment free 
for the initial three years . Grants are to be used in line with the condit ions for support.  
7. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
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