G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6  
 
3 February 2014  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum 
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to the subsidy 
programmes of Denmark . 
 
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  DENMARK  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
1   INCOME SUPPO RT PROGRAMMES ................................................................................ 5  
1.1   Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings ............................................. 5  
2   STRUCTURAL PROGRAMMES ........................................................................................ 6  
2.1   Young Farm ers' Scheme ............................................................................................. 6  
2.2   Reparcelling .............................................................................................................. 7  
3   ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES ................................................................................. 7  
3.1   Guarantee for Loans for Agricultural Investments with the Aim of Protecting and 
Improving the En vironment ................................................................................................ 7  
4   MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OR  MEANS OF PRODUCTION ............................................. 9  
4.1   Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation  for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as part 
of the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases..................................................................... 9  
4.2   Control of Salmonella in Poultry.  Reimbursement of Expenses for Analysing Eggs 
for Salmonella for Small Producers ..................................................................................... 10 
4.3   Control of Salm onella in Poultry .................................................................................. 11 
4.4   Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats .............................................................. 12 
5   RESEARCH ................................................................................................................. 13 
5.1   Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries ................ 13 
6   GENERAL MEASURES ................................................................................................. 14  
6.1   Per mille Levy Funds and Production  Levy F unds ........................................................... 14 
6.2   Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fi shery Prod ucts .................................... 15 
6.3   Aid to Promote cultivation in line with guidelines for integrated pest management 
(IPM) ......................................................................................................................... .... 17 
7   COMMUNITY-RELAT ED PROGRAMME ......................................................................... 18  
7.1   The Danish Rural Deve lopment Programme  2000 - 2006 ................................................ 18 
7.1.1   Aid for Investme nts in Animal  Welfare ...................................................................... 18 
7.1.2   Vocational Trai ning in Agriculture ............................................................................. 19 
7.1.3   Environmentally friendly farming .............................................................................. 20 
7.1.4   Early Retire ment from Farming ................................................................................ 20 
7.1.5   Establishmen t of Shelte r Belts ................................................................................. 21 
7.1.6   Pilot and Demonstration Projects and plant genetic resources ....................................... 22 
7.1.7   Orga nic Farm ing .................................................................................................... 23 
7.1.8   Improving Processing and Ma rketing of Agricult ural Products ....................................... 24 
7.1.9   Promotion of Adjustment and Development in  Rural Areas ........................................... 25 
7.1.10   Aid Scheme to Benefit Le ss-Favoured Agricu ltural Areas ............................................ 26 
7.1.11   Community Initiative LEADER+ .............................................................................. 27 
7.2   The Danish Rural Deve lopment Programme  2007 - 2013 ................................................ 28 
7.2.1   Innovation and development in primary agriculture and forestry ................................... 28 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  7.2.2   Investments in biogas plants ................................................................................... 28 
7.2.3   Innovation and development in the processing sector .................................................. 30 
7.2.4   Food product quality - de velopment/particip ation/mark eting ........................................ 31 
7.2.5   Aid scheme to benefit le ss-favoured agricu ltural areas ................................................ 31 
7.2.6   Extensive production on agricultural  land and conversion to organic farming .................. 32 
7.2.7   Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natura l areas .................................. 33 
7.2.8   Grants for establishmen t and management of wetlands ............................................... 34 
7.2.9   Grants to private enterprises, etc. for wetland projects ................................................ 35 
7.2.10   Grants to muni cipal wetland projects ...................................................................... 36 
7.2.11   Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands ............................................... 37 
7.2.12   Grants for state wetland projects ............................................................................ 37 
7.2.13   Grants for municipal projects for restoration of fr eshwater systems ............................. 38 
7.2.14   Grants for outdoor facilities associated with ancient monuments and protected 
areas ......................................................................................................................... .... 39 
7.2.15   Grants for Natura 2000-projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing for 
grazing ........................................................................................................................... 40 
7.2.16   Grants for Natura 2000-proje cts on creating na tural hydr ology ................................... 41 
7.2.17   Establishment of set-aside border strips .................................................................. 41 
7.2.18   Nature and en vironment pr ojects ........................................................................... 42 
7.2.19   Establishment of landscape and biotope-improving vegetations, including shelter 
plants ........................................................................................................................ .... 43 
7.2.20   Plant ge netic reso urces ......................................................................................... 44 
7.2.21   New jobs in rural areas ......................................................................................... 45 
7.2.22   Good quality of life in rural areas, leisure and culture ................................................ 46 
8   OTHER PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................ 46  
8.1   Farm Relief Services ................................................................................................. 46 
8.2   Measures to Improve the Production  of Honey .............................................................. 47 
8.3   Subsidy for Certified Seed Lots ................................................................................... 49 
9   FISH ERIES ................................................................................................................ 50 
9.1   Restructuring of the Fishing Fleet ................................................................................ 50 
9.2   Fishing from the Coast (hauling up vessels) .................................................................. 51 
9.3   Investments in the Proc essing for Fish  Products ............................................................ 51 
9.4   Advisors for Fi shery and Aq uaculture ........................................................................... 52 
9.5   Aqua-e nvironme nt .................................................................................................... 53 
9.6   Investments in Aquaculture ....................................................................................... 54 
9.7   Fishing Port Facilities ................................................................................................. 54 
9.8   Market  Promot ion ..................................................................................................... 55 
9.9   Aid for Young Fishermen ............................................................................................ 56 
9.10   Modernization of Fishing Vessels ............................................................................... 57 
9.11   Experimental Fishing and Fish Processing  Development ................................................ 58 
9.12   Processing of Fish, Innovation, Resear ch and Development in the Fisheries Sector ........... 59 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  9.13   Innovative Measures and Oper ations by Member s of the Trade ...................................... 60 
9.14   Pilot Projects ......................................................................................................... . 60 
9.15   Aquatic Fa una and Flora .......................................................................................... 61 
9.16   Fisher ies Ar eas ....................................................................................................... 62 
10   GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL CARGO SHIPS ...................................................... 63  
11   THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING,  URBAN, AND RURAL AFFAIRS ................................... 63  
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  1  INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMMES 
1.1  Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings 1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Refinancing of mortgage loans etc. in agricultural holdings. 
Refinansieringsordningen for landbruget.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 38,6 37,1 34,8 
 
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Act No. 372 of 11 July 1988.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
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 (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 The subsidy corresponds to 15%, 25% or 30% of th e annual indexation of the loan, depending on 
the applicant's debt percentage at the time of application. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Estimates are not available. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 Estimates are not available.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Estimates are not available. Last date for application: 15 December 1989. 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The programme has no effects on trade. 
 2  STRUCTURAL PROGRAMMES 
2.1  Young Farmers' Scheme 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Young Farmers' Scheme. 
Yngre Jordbruger ordningen.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.3 0.2 0.0 
National financed 1.4 0.3 0.0 
 
3.-7. To encourage and ease the generational tran sition in the agricultural sector. Legal basis: 
Act  No. 606 of 6 June 2000. The State warr ants a loan of a maximum amount of 
DKK 500.000 depending on the value of the holding. Interests and repayment are whole or 
in part paid by the State during the first seven years of its term. To be eligible, the applicant 
must be below 40 years of age, start in agriculture as main occupation and fulfil certain 
conditions regarding education and capital. FFL§ 24.24.05.10 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Permanent scheme. Term of loans 20 years. Direct aid seven years.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2.2  Reparcelling 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Reparcelling. 
Jordfordeling. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.5 0.4 0.1 
National financed 0.7 0.6 0.1 
 
3.-7. The aim is to improve rounding off, structure, nature or environmental conditioning for the 
holdings. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
The State subsidizes the projects 100%. FFL§ 24.23.03.55 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 3  ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES 
3.1  Guarantee for Loans for Agricultural In vestments with the Aim of Protecting and 
Improving the Environment 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Guarantee for loans for agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the environment. Miljøforbedrende investeringer i landbruget, garanti for lån. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Aid to farmers investing in storage facilities sufficient to meet the requirements concerning the spreading and utilization of manure in the fields. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Ministry of Agriculture. Legal basis: Act No. 16 of 14 January 1987, as amended.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 To obtain a guarantee the investment must be approved by the local authorities and supported 
under the scheme "Agricultural investments with the aim of protecting and improving the 
environment". Guarantee of 80% of loans with a maximum of DKK 400,000. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined. 
 To farmers (see point 5). The interest on the loans are essential lower than the market could offer. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 
Estimates are not available. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 Estimates are not available.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Last date for application: 31 March 1996 (for some groups 31 December 1996). Term of loans: 
15 years. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The programme has no effects on trade. 
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  4  MEASURES TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES DUE TO DAMAGE TO AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION 
4.1  Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation  for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as part 
of the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Control of animal diseases, Compensation for animals, feed etc. destroyed as part of the control 
programmes for animal diseases. 
Erstatninger ved nedslagning af dyr og andre udgi fter ved bekæmpelsesforanstaltninger (excl. TSE 
and salmonella in poultry).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.5 4.3 0.0 
National financed 9.9 1.6 0.8 
 
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Order No. 432 of 9 June 2004. Appropriation on the Finance Act.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Grant/Refund.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 
In relation to control of serious animal diseases and zoonosis compensation, the applicant's is paid 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. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The sum of National subsidy and EU-refunds. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1/1/2002. 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
No effect on trade. 
 4.2  Control of Salmonella in Poultry.  Reim bursement of Expenses for Analysing Eggs for 
Salmonella for Small Producers 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish. 
 
Control of Salmonella in poultry, Reimbursement of expenses for analysing eggs for Salmonella for 
small producers. Offentlig medfinansiering af analyseomkostninger for stalddørssælgere og producenter med mindre konsumægshønsehold med leverancer til pakkeri un der planen "Planen til en udvidet bekæmpelse 
af Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og fjerkræ". 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
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 ensure that small producers take the necessary samples for salmonella. There is a reimbursement of 75% of the expenses of analysing for salmonella. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The programme is based on Order No. 44 of 23 January 2003, FFL §24.32.01.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 Permanent subsidy paid from Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 
Small table egg producers with less than 1,000 birds and no deliveries to egg packing stations.  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 75% of laboratory costs based on invoice.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Programme stopped 1 January 2011. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
No effect on trade. 
 4.3  Control of Salmonella in Poultry 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Control of Salmonella in poultry (Elements of the programme is now financed by the industry). Bekæmpelse af Salmonella i slagtekyllinger og konsumæg. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 2.6 0.0 0.0 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
National surveillance of salmonella in hens. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 The programme is based on order no. 351 of 1999.  FFL §24.32.12. The programme is terminated 
31 December 2002, where after the producers organizations continue the programme. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 
Producers and slaughterhouses to compensate for laboratory costs. 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The sum of National subsidy.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 2002 (National Financed). 2002 - 2011 subsided partly.   10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
No effect on trade. 
 4.4  Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Surveillance of TSE in cattle, sheep and goats. 
TSE-overvågning af kvæg, får og geder. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 3.0 3.0 0.0 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective is to promote human and veterinary safety through subsidies partly compensating producers for the cost of running a programme of TSE-testing of cattle and sheep and goat population. Furthermore subsidies have been given to transport and destruct fallen stock. For 
cattle the subsidy has been stopped in April 2004. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Order 757 of 1 July 2004. Appropriation on the Finance Act, FFL § 24.32.09. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 Subsidy. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 
Direct or indirect to producers. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
The sum National and EU refunds. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 1/1/2002 – 1/1/2012. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
No effect on trade. 
 5  RESEARCH 
5.1  Financing of Public Institutions involv ed in Research in Ag riculture and Fisheries 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Scientific policy advise on food, agriculture and fisheries. 
Forskningsbaseret myndighedsbetjening. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 594.7 613.4 603.5 
 
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 kn owledge 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 carried out at universities. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  In 2007 the recipient Government Research Institut es was merged with Danish universities. The 
universities are now the sole recipients of the grant.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Annual estimates on the Finance Act § 24.33.03. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 Grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined. 
 Specific universities through annual estimates. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 There is no relationship between the grant and production units. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Permanent based on annual estimates. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Not applicable. 
 6  GENERAL MEASURES 
6.1  Per mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Per mille Levy funds and Production Levy funds. 
Promille- og produktionsafgiftsfonde. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 250.0 250.0 225.7 
 
3.-7. Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pe sticides finance the Per mille Levy funds. 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 etc. in accordance with Code No. 818, Article 7. 
 
Legislation on Per mille and Prod uction Levy funds are found in No tification N597/2008 and on the 
Danish Finance Act §24.24.51. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The system of the Per mille and Production Le vy 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 and EU-levels. The scheme is 
permanent.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
6.2  Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in 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. Lov om tilskud til Grønt Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 273.4 193.6 225.9 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of the scheme is to promote demonstr ation, innovation, research and development in 
the sectors of food, agriculture and fisheries. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000. Annual estimates on the on the Finance Ac t § 24.23.17.10 until 2009. 
(Was replaced by the Green Development and Demonstration Programme – see below.) 
Act No. 1502 of 27 December 2009. Annual es timates on the Finance Act § 24.33.02. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 
Support may be provided for producers, companies and research institutions based on individual 
evaluation of the proposals submitted and the ac tual cost incurred implementing the project. 
Support is provided in accordance with EU-rules on state aid for research 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. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Average subsidy per recipient Mio. DKK: 
    2010   2011   2012 
     1.3     1.0     0.9 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 7 May 2001 to 20 July 2010. 
20 July 2010.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Not applicable. 
 6.3  Aid to Promote cultivation in line with guidelines for integrated pest management 
(IPM) 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). 
Integreret plantebeskyttelse (IPM).  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 5.6 6.6 
 
3. The purpose of the aid is to improve the disse mination of scientific information on the use of 
pesticides to primary agricultural, horticultural and fruit producers by promoting and targeting advice on cultivation in line with the guidelines for integrated pest management (IPM).  
The costs incurred by consultants in connection with the dissemination of scientific information and 
results of IPM to the primary producers, including expenditure on consultants' wages, on practical 
dissemination at company level, on publications, websites, etc. constitute eligible expenditure. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Order no. 409 of 21 April 2010 on aid to promote cultivation in line with the guidelines for integrated pest management (IPM)ro ,Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000. Annual estimates on the Finance Act § 24.21.02.55. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 Sector(s) concerned: The crop cultivation, horticulture and fruit cultivation sector. The final beneficiaries are primary producers. 
 
The costs incurred by consultants in connection with the dissemination of scientific information and results of IPM to the primary producers, including expenditure on consultants' wages, on practical 
dissemination at company level, on publications, websites, etc. constitute eligible expenditure.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  These advisory activities do not involve direct payments to primary producers.  
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The scheme will expire on 31 December 2015. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7  COMMUNITY-RELATED PROGRAMME 
7.1  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2000 - 2006 7.1.1  Aid for Investments in Animal Welfare 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Aid for structural development in agriculture. 
Støtte til jordbrugets strukturudvikling (Reservationsbev). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 8.6 8.3 3.5 
National financed 8.6 8.3 3.5 
 
3.-7. To improve the conditions on holdings by supporting investments. Legal basis: Act No. 338 
of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
 To be eligible the applicant must have an agricultural education moreover the agricultural holding 
must have a need for labour of at least 833 hours per year, be in need of support and present an 
investment plan. FFL§ 24.23.05.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7.1.2  Vocational Training in Agriculture 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Vocational training in agriculture. 
Efteruddannelse inden for jordbrugserhvervene.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. To further the vocational training in agriculture. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. 
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999 
 Aid is granted for a minimum of 60% of costs for courses with at least two continuous days of 
instruction or 12 hours within two instruction days with the same group of participants, unless the instruction concerns certain compulsory subjects. FFL§ 24.23.03.10. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.1.3  Environmentally friendly farming 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Environmentally friendly farming. Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 32,5 68,6 29,2 
National financed 26,60 56,1 23,9 
 
3.-7. To encourage environmentally friendly extens ive cultivation of the areas and to minimize the 
risks of pollution of the ground water resources. 
 
Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co-financing) runs until 2006. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. FFL 24.23.03.30. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
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10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
7.1.4  Early Retirement from Farming 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Early retirement from farming. 
Ophørsordningen.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. To secure the income of elderly farmers,  who stop farming and to improve the economic 
viability of the remaining farm-holdings by letting them take over the holdings participating in the 
early retirement scheme 
 
The scheme was open for new applicants from 1 January through 31 December 1998. Financial 
commitments for up to 12 years hereafter.  
Legal basis: Act No. 676 1995. Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2079/1992. FFL 24.23.50.10. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 To be eligible the applicant must be at least 55 years of age and have had agriculture as main 
occupation in the preceding ten years. The subsidy is granted from the time of retirement to the applicant's 67
th birthday. It consists of an annual compensation of DKK 37,392 and an annual 
allowance of DKK 2,337 per hectare of released land, within a ceiling of DKK 93,480 a year. The 
applicant must release all his land for agriculture to qualify for the grant while the subsidy is given 
for maximum 24 hectares.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The programme has no effects on trade.  
7.1.5  Establishment of Shelter Belts 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Establishment of shelter belts. 
Læhegn og forbedri nger af biotoper. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 6.2 7.7 4.6 
National financed 5.1 6.3 3.8 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  3.-7. To establish plantings providing shelter an d improving the biotope in order to protect the 
land against erosion caused by wind and to reduce the need for artificial irrigation in locations 
threatened by drought. In addition, these planta tions create connection lines in the landscape and 
improve the conditions for - and thereby increase - the number of small biotopes on the holdings. 
 
Permanent. Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
A maximum subsidy of 40% of eligible costs is granted for collective and individual establishment 
of shelter belts. FFL 24.23.03.50.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
A subsidy is granted for five years. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The programme has no effects on trade. 
 7.1.6  Pilot and Demonstration Projects and plant genetic resources 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Pilot and demonstration projects. Plant genetic resources 
Pilot- og demonstrationsprojekter. 
Plantegenetiske ressourcer  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.4 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.4 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. (1) Demonstration projects: To demonstrate agri-environmental farming and to display and 
extend knowledge of the agri-environmental support schemes. (2) Pilot and demonstration 
projects: To display, promote and extend knowle dge of grazing associations and environmental 
management plans in order to improve and increase the extension and the condition of natural and 
semi-natural ecosystems. (3) Plant genetic resources: 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 base: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  The support granted is up to 100% of the expens es eligible for support. Eligible expenditures 
include: (1) Demonstration projects: Services and goods supplied by third parties, including consultants' fees, costs for hiring and leasing equipment directly related to the project, education and training costs of personnel, costs for information and publicity, costs for investments in 
equipment directly related to the project, wages of personnel involved in the execution of the 
project, execution costs, costs of monitoring an d evaluating the agri-environmental changes and 
costs for a declaration of expenses by a qualifie d accountant. (2) Pilot and demonstration projects: 
Goods supplied by third parties, consultants' fees, wages of personnel involved in the execution of 
the project, costs for hiring equipment directly related to the project, costs for information and 
publicity, execution costs and costs for a declaration of expenses by a qualified accountant. FFL 24.23.03.40. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 -  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co-financing) runs until 2006. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 The programme has no effects on trade. 
 
7.1.7  Organic Farming 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Organic farming. 
Økologisk jordbrug.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 34,3 22,8 8,5 
National financed 27,9 18,7 6,9 
 
3.-7. The aid is given to facilitate the transition and improve the conditions for organic farming. 
Legal basis: Administrative Order No. 881 of 11 December 1998 as amended by Administrative 
Order No. 883 of 31 October 2002. Implementing EEC Regulation 1257/99 and Title 2, Chapter VI, 
Art. 22-24 in Council Regulation 1257/1999 on support for rural development from the 
European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF). Law on rural development, No. 338 
of 17 May 2000. 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 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  Aid is given to: 
 The individual organic farm for a five-year period. A general premium of DKK 600 Continuing organic cultivation and DKK 450 during conversion to organic Production (two years) is paid per 
hectare each year. Additional premia are paid to specific measures (to convert the organic pig and 
grain production) or to areas within the environmentally sensitive agricultural areas.  
New Measure (2004): Extensive production on agricultural land: 
 The purpose is to encourage the environmental as pects by excluding the use of plant protection 
products and limiting the use of nitrogen fertilizer and livestock manure. Support will be granted 
for cultivated areas during a five-year commitment period. There will be a possibility of 
continuation after ending the five-year commitm ent period. The scheme will be open for both 
organic farmers and traditional farmers. 
 
Conversion premium to organic farming, the total premium for five years w ill be 2.600. The yearly 
payments will be graduated with the highest rates during the conversion period. FFL 24.23.03.45. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
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 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period for the present programme: 2000-2006. Financial commitments for up to five years hereafter. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
 b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
The programme has no effects on trade. 
 7.1.8  Improving Processing and Ma rketing of Agricultural Products 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Improving processing and marketing of agricultural products. Forbedring af forarbejdningen og afsætningen af jordbrugsprodukter. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.3 0.7 0.0 
National financed 0.3 0.7 0.0 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  3.-7. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the improvement, rationalization and processing 
and marketing of agricultural products and thereb y make the products more competitive and give 
them enhanced added value. The objective is to improve the income of primary. 
Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.15. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7.1.9  Promotion of Adjustment and Development in Rural Areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Promotion of adjustment and development in rural areas. Fremme af tilpasningen og udviklingen af landdistrikter. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 3.6 2.4 0.2 
National financed 0.4 0.4 0.5 
 
3.-7. To limit migration from the rural districts through the creation of alternative/supplementing 
jobs, of an attractive environment for business conditions and for the general living conditions. 
 
Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) 1257/1999.  Subsidies are granted to public authorities, non-profit associations and agricultural holdings 
carrying out projects in the rural areas. A subsidy of up to 50% of incurred eligible cost is granted. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.25.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.1.10  Aid Scheme to Benefit Less-Favoured Agricultural Areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas. Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse småøer. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The aim is to give compensatory allowance to farmers in the less-favoured areas. The less-
favoured areas are the islands Ærø, Samsø, Læsø, Fanø and 27 small islands under the Association 
of Small Islands in Denmark. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. 
 
In order to receive the compensatory allowance the farmer has to be resident on one of the islands, that are appointed as less-favoured areas. The subsidy is granted to farmers in less-favoured areas. Subsidies will be granted per hectare on the basis of agricultural areas used on the 
holding. The maximum number of eligible units are 100. The maximum grant per farmer is 
approximately DKK 67,000.  
The grant is a yearly compensatory allowance in accordance to a yearly application. The 
compensatory allowance is set at DKK 475 per hectare. FFL§ 24.23.03.20.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.1.11  Community Initiative LEADER+ 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Community initiative LEADER+. 
Fællesskabsinitiativet LEADER+. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. To improve the development of specific rura l areas by means of subsidising and activating 
local action groups and local initiatives on a bottom up basis. 
 
Legal basis: Council Regulation (EC) 1260/1999. Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. It is a condition for support that the project is si tuated in designated rural areas and contributes to 
realize a local development plan. FFL§ 24.23.15.65. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  7.2  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013 
7.2.1  Innovation and development in  primary agriculture and forestry 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Innovation and development in primary agriculture and forestry. 
Innovation og udvikling i primært jordbrug og skovbrug.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 41.6 110.8 142.6 
National financed 16.7 22.7 36.4 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to pr omote sustainable agricultural enterprises and 
forest holdings through the development and application of new technologies, while also reducing 
undesirable effects on the surrounding society. En vironmentally efficient technologies represent a 
growth area with considerable employment and ex port potential. The promotion of and support for 
knowledge exchange and incentives for using new efficient technologies to overcome 
environmental problems and initiate new production can help the agricultural, forestry and food 
sectors to remain competitive. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. FFL§ 24.23.03.12. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7.2.2  Investments in biogas plants 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Investments in biogas plants. Investeringer i biogas anlæg. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds - - 0.6 
National financed - - 0.6 
 
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Act. no. 293 of 27. March 2012. On the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.19.  5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined 
 
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. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation 
 
Total budget for biogas Plants in the years 2010-2012 is 285 mio. DKK. There is no data available 
on previous payments as most payments will be made in 2014-15.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. The biogas programme started in 2010 and the last 
application round was in 2012.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  (b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.3  Innovation and developm ent in the processing sector 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Innovation and development in the processing sector. Innovation og udvikling i forarbejdningssektoren. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 14.0 7.1 3.3 
National financed 14.0 7.1 3.3 
 
3.-7. The support scheme facilitates the investments in and use of new processes and new 
technology within unprocessed agricultural products. 
 The purpose of the support scheme is, against the background of increased competition, to promote higher productivity and valuable company growth. The purpose is two-fold: To promote 
the development of competitive enterprises within the food sector whilst satisfying environmental 
considerations, and to promote innovation and development within the sector as a whole, in order to retain and develop jobs and economic activity in rural areas. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. FFL§ 24.23.03.15. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to  each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading). In 
this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  7.2.4  Food product quality - de velopment/participation/marketing 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Food product quality - development/participation/marketing. 
Fødevarekvalitet - udvikling/ deltagelse/markedsføring. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 10.7 10.9 12.0 
National financed 10.7 10.9 12.0 
 
3.-7. The support scheme supports the developmen t 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: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). EC Regulation 1698/2005. 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.17.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.5  Aid scheme to benefit le ss-favoured agricultural areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Aid scheme to benefit less-favoured agricultural areas. 
Tilskud til jordbrugere på visse små-øer. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 5,6 5,8 5,5 
National financed 4,6 4,7 4,5 
 
3.-7. Land support for farmers on 31 small and medium-sized islands with handicaps. 
 
The purpose of the scheme is to provide support fo r farmers on a large number of identified small 
islands to ensure continued land use management and thus conserve the landscape. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.20. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7.2.6  Extensive production on agricultural  land and conversion to organic farming 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Extensive production on agricultural land and conversion to organic farming. Ekstensiv produktion på landbrugsjord og omlægning til økologisk drift. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 56,7 55,2 56,8 
National financed 46,4 43,6 42,6 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to pr otect the aquatic environment, 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). 
 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  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 conversion 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 rate 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. FFL§ 24.23.03.45. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.7  Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas. 
Pleje ved afgræsning eller slæt af græs- og naturarealer.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 22,1 45,1 33,5 
National financed 18,1 36,9 27,4 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  3.-7. 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 ecosystem and biotope conditions 
in agricultural and natural areas. 
 
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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  7.2.8  Grants for establishment and management of wetlands 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants for establishment of wetlands. 
Tilskud til anlæg af vådområder. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.4 0.4 0.9 
National financed 1.1 0.3 0.7 
 
The programme is closed to new applicants from the 1st of January 2010. 
 
3.-7. 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 (a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.9  Grants to private enterprises, etc. for wetland projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants to private enterprises, etc. for wetland projects. Tilskud til private virksomheder m.fl. til vådområdeprojekter. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- --- 0.6 
National financed --- --- 0.2 
 
The programme is closed to new applicants from the 3rd of November 2012.  
3.-7. 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.10  Grants to municipal wetland projects 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants to municipal wetland projects. 
Tilskud til kommunale vådområdeprojekter. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- 6.2 6.0 
National financed --- 2.1 2.0 
 
3.-7. 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  7.2.11  Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands. 
Tilskud til kommunale projekter vedrørende fosforvådområder. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- --- --- 
National financed --- --- --- 
 
The programme opened in April 2012 and there has not yet been disbursed grants. 
 
3.-7. 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.   
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.12  Grants for state wetland projects 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants for state wetland projects. 
Tilskud til statslige vådområdeprojekter. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- --- --- 
National financed --- --- --- 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  The programme opened in August 2012 and there has not yet been disbursed grants. 
 3.-7. 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7.2.13  Grants for municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants for municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems. Tilskud til kommunale projekter vedrørende vandløbsrestaurering.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- --- --- 
National financed --- --- --- 
 
The programme opened in November 2012 and there has not yet been disbursed grants.  3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to award grants to municipal projects for restoration 
of freshwater systems to improve habitat for flora and fauna in streams, including migratory 
species spawning grounds and migration routes, while enhancing the aquatic environment. 
Legal basis: Act No. 6.5.5 measure 3 of December 2007 (Operational Programme for development 
of the Danish fisheries and aquaculture sector). 
 Form of the subsidy: Grant. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.   
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.14  Grants for outdoor facilities associ ated with ancient monuments and protected 
areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants for outdoor facilities associated with ancient monuments and protected areas. 
Tilskud til friluftsfaciliteter i tilknytning til fortidsminder og fredede arealer. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- 0.2 0.5 
National financed --- 0.2 0.4 
 
The programme was closed in November 2012. 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to prov ide the public with access to more and better 
outdoor experiences by establishing facilities for the benefit of outdoor life in project areas where 
the public will have the opportunity to experience ancient monuments and protected areas. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.15  Grants for Natura 2000-projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing for 
grazing 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in 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 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- --- 3.1 
National financed --- --- 1.0 
 
The programme opened in August 2011.  
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to aw ard grants to non-productive investments such 
as clearance of overgrown areas and prepare fo r grazing, which can help to implement the 
Environment and Nature Plan Denmark 2020 by ensu ring or improving the conservation status of 
habitats and species in specially designated areas within the Natura 2000-areas. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.16  Grants for Natura 2000-projects on creating natural hydrology 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Grants for Natura 2000-projects on creating natural hydrology. Tilskud til Natura 2000-projekter om etable ring af naturlige vandstandsforhold. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds --- --- --- 
National financed --- --- --- 
 
The programme opened in Marts 2012.  
3.-7. The purpose of the support 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 
conservation status of habitats and specially designated Natura 2000-sites for hydrology. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 – 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.17  Establishment of set-aside border strips 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Establishment of set-aside border strips. 
Etablering af braklagte randzoner. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0,1 0.7 0.3 
National financed 0,1 0.6 0.3 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to prom ote the establishment of non-cultivated border 
strips along lakes and open watercourses in order to reduce the supply of phosphorus into surface 
water, cf. Aquatic Environment Plan III. In order to  achieve the above aim, support is given for the 
establishment of non-cultivated borders along watercourses and next to lakes 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available.  
7.2.18  Nature and environment projects 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Nature and environment projects. 
Natur- og miljøprojekter.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.9 4.9 5.9 
National financed 1.6 4.0 4.8 
 
3.-7. The purposes of the scheme are to: 
 
 Promote the environment- and nature-friendly ma nagement 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; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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   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 proj ect, including integrated projects which also 
facilitate more than one of the above-mentioned purposes. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. FFL§ 24.23.03.37. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
7.2.19  Establishment of landscape and biotop e-improving vegetation s, including shelter 
plants 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Establishment of landscape and biotope-improving vegetations, including shelter plants. Etablering af landskabs- og biotopforbedre nde beplantning, herunder læplantninger. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 6.2 7.7 4.6 
National financed 5.1 6.3 3.8 
 
3.-7. 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. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.20  Plant genetic resources 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Plant genetic resources. Plantegenetiske ressourcer. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.0 1.0 1.1 
National financed 0.8 0.8 0.9 
 
3.-7. 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 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.40.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.21  New jobs in rural areas 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
New jobs in rural areas. 
Attraktive levevilkår og nye arbejdspladser i landdistrikter. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 54,5 80.2 82.4 
National financed 24.6 32.9 27.8 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to stre ngthen 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 areas 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 local 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 and communication technology. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.49. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.    
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 7.2.22  Good quality of life in rural areas, leisure and culture 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Good quality of life in rural areas, culture, children and young people.   
Kulturaktiviteter og børn og unge. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1,3 2,5 2,6 
National financed 1,3 2,5 2,6 
 
3.-7. Support scheme which facilitates initiatives to create attractive leisure activities for children 
and young people and promote projects aimed at leisure and cultural events in rural areas in 
general to improve the quality of life in rural areas. 
 Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme). 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. 
FFL§ 24.23.03.46 and FFL§ 24.23.03.48.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 8  OTHER PROGRAMMES 
8.1  Farm Relief Services 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Farm Relief Services. 
Tilskud til vikarordninger inden for jordbruget. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 8.0 8.6 0.0 
 
3.-7. To improve the working conditions of the farmers by providing aid for substitute labour 
services in certain cases. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 209 of 13 May 1981, as amended. 
 Aid is granted to cover expenses for temporary relief necessitated by the farmer's illness or 
absence because of in-serving training. Aid is also giving to the training of substitutes. 
FFL§ 24.22.15.10.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2000 - 2006.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 8.2  Measures to Improve the Production of Honey 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Measures to improve the production of honey. 
Projektstøtte til udvikling af biavlen. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.3 1.3 1.2 
National financed 1.3 1.3 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 1/9/2010 - 31/8/2013. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Art. 105-110 in EU Council Regulation No. 1234/2007 and EU Commission Regulation 
No. 917/2004.   
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Grants for three years periods, for the period 1/9/2010 - 31/8/2013.  
Total for the period DKK 7.9 Mio. 
Equal to approximately DKK 2.6 Mio. pr. year in 2011, 2012 and 2013 FFL § 24.21.02.20. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined. 
 Aarhus University, Faculty of Agricultural Science,  Department of Integrated Pest Management, the 
Danish Beekeepers' Association (Danmarks Biavle rforening) and the Danish Beekeepers National 
Association (Danske Biavleres Forening). 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 N.A.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 N.A. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Fiscal year. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
N.A. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  8.3  Subsidy for Certified Seed Lots 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Subsidy for certified seed lots. 
Tilskud til certificerede partier af frø. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 
1 January - 31December 2010 2011 2012 
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 
 Legal authority.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Legal authority. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Grant. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined. 
 The subsidy is provided to seed producers. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 
Subsidies are provided per lot exceeding the number of kilos mentioned in the Ministry Orders, 
DKK 590,- per lot of seed of field crop plants and DKK 430,- per lot of cereal seed.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading).  In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
 The subsidy programme lot is decided once a year. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
No trade effects. 
 9  FISHERIES 
9.1  Restructuring of the Fishing Fleet 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Temporary action to promote the restructuring of the fishing fleet. 
Tilskud til fremme af energieffektiviteten i erhvervsfiskeriet og akvakultursektoren. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 19.3 25.0 4.4 
National financed 1.0 1.3 0.2 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted for investment on board fish ing vessels to improve energy efficiency and for 
decommissioning of fishing vessels to reduce fuel dependency. The aim of this measure is to 
restructure the fishing fleet in order to reduce fuel dependency and achieve a better balance 
between the fisheries resources and their expl oitation by reducing the fishing capacity. 
 
Order No. 321 of 27 April 2009 and order no. 399 of 26 May 2009. EC Regulation No. 744/2008. Subsidies amount to 60% of the investment. For decommissioning is paid a compensation for the 
value of the vessel. FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2009 - 2010. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  9.2  Fishing from the Coast (hauling up vessels) 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Hauling up vessels 
Ophalingsspil. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.1 0.0 0.3 
 
3.-7. The measure aims at maintaining traditional fisheries on the Western coast of Jutland where 
fishing vessels are hauled up on the beaches. Aid is granted for the maintenance of hauling-up 
winches. 
 
Order No. 316 of 13 May 2001. National measure. FFL§ 24.26.10.50. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Permanent scheme. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
9.3  Investments in the Processing for Fish Products 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Investments in the processing for fish products. Forarbejdning af fiskerivarer.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 2.6 7.5 2.6 
National financed 2.6 7.5 2.6 
 
3.-7. Development of the processing industry in order to encourage innovative investments. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  Order No. 182 of 22 February 2010. EC Regulation 1198/2006. 
The subsidy amounts to 30% of the eligible in vestment. 15% from the EFF and 15% from the 
Danish state. FFL§ 24.26.30.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  9.4  Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Advisors for Fishery and Aquaculture. 
Konsulentvirksomhed i dambrugs- og fiskerierhverv. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.1 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The subsidy is granted for consultancy to help fishermen making economically and 
technically sound decisions. 
 Order No. 483 of 12 June 1996. National measure. FFL§ 24.26.10.60. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 The scheme was closed at the end of 2009.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
(a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
(b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 9.5  Aqua-environment 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Eradication of aquaculture diseases + Organic aquaculture production. 
Akvasundhed + Aqua-miljø /økologisk akvakultur. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 3.2 0.8 0.0 
National financed 3.2 0.8 0.0 
 
3.-7. This measure aims at eradicating diseases of importance to the aquaculture industry and to 
encourage organic aquaculture production. 
 Order No. 176 of 28 February 2010. EC Regulation  1198/2006. The subsidy covers the eligible 
expenditure for Eradication of aquaculture. The subsidy for organic aquaculture productions 
amounts to 50% for the eligible costs. FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  9.6  Investments in Aquaculture 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Investments in aquaculture. 
Tilskud til etablering og modernisering af akvakulturanlæg. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 1.0 7.5 13.2 
National financed 1.0 7.5 13.2 
 
3.-7. The measure aims at contributing to the development of a viable and economically sound 
aquaculture sector. Aid is given in order to promote the production of high quality goods. 
 Order No. 242 of 12 March 2013. EC Regulation 1198/2006. 
The subsidy amounts to 40% of the eligible costs. 20% from the FIFG and 20% from the Danish 
state. FFL§ 24.26.30.  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 9.7  Fishing Port Facilities 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Fishing ports. Fiskerihavne og landingssteder. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 12.1 12.3 19.0 
National financed 2.1 0.0 0.0 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  3.-7. This measure aims at promoting the develo pment of Danish fishing ports with a view to 
improving the quality of fish products and safety in fishing ports. 
 
Order No. 1270 of 16 December 2011 and Orde r No. 260 of 21 March 2012. EC Regulation 
1198/2006. 
The subsidy covers 50% of the eligible investment for infrastructure projects. The EFF covers half of the public expenditure. FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
9.8  Market Promotion 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Market promotion. 
Fælles initiativer (Afsætningsfremme).  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 5.5 5.5 4.2 
National financed 5.5 4.5 2.1 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted with a view to promoting an d searching for new markets and uses for fish and 
aquaculture products. 
 
Order No. 260 of 24March 2010. EC Regulation 1198/2006. 
For projects of collective interest the subsidy can amount to 100% of eligible costs. The EFF covers 
up to half of the public costs. FFL§ 24.26.30.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 9.9  Aid for Young Fishermen 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Aid for young fishermen. Støtte til yngre fiskeres førstegangsetablering. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.5 0.0 0.4 
National financed 0.5 0.0 0.4 
 
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 (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 Order No.199 of 27March 2008.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 
Grant for first investment in a fishing vessel. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined. 
 The subsidy is given to young fishermen, wh o are first time buyers of fishing vessels. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 
The grant is 15% of the price of the vessel up to 50.000 €. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
No significant effect on trade. 
 9.10  Modernization of Fishing Vessels 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Modernization of fishing vessels. 
Modernisering af fiskerfartøjer. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.1 6.3 0.6 
National financed 0.1 6.3 0.6 
 
3.-7. The aim of this measure is to modernise fishing vessels in order to contribute the 
development of a viable and competitive fishing industry. 
 Order No. 989 of 10. October 2012. EC Regulation 2792/1999. Subsidies amount to 30% of the investment. 15% from the FIFG and 15% from the Danish State. 
FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 9.11  Experimental Fishing and Fish Processing Development 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Experimental fishing and fish processing development. 
Forsøgsfiskeri og udvikling af fiskeprodukter. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The aim is the identification of new and sustainable, selective and cost-effective fish 
resources, fishing methods and processing. 
 Act No. 421 of 30 May 2000. Subsidies amount to 50% of the costs. FFL§ 24.23.17.50. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Permanent scheme. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  9.12  Processing of Fish, Innovation, Resear ch and Development in the Fisheries Sector 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Processing of fish, innovation, research and development in the fisheries sector.   
Forarbejdning af fisk, innovation, forskning og udvikling m.v. inden for fiskerisektoren.   
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed 0.7 1.8 0.5 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The purpose of the scheme is to promote public/private sector collaboration on innovation, research and development in the fisheries processing sector.   
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted) 
 
Grant. 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc.) 
 Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000. Annual estima tes on the Finance Act § 24.23.17.60. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (whether to producers, to exporters, or others; 
through what mechanism; whether a fixed or fluctuating amount per unit; if the latter, how 
determined. 
 Public research institutes in collaboration with processing industry. 
 7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the 
previous year). Where provision of per unit subsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation. 
 Average project support in 2002 was DKK 2,567,000, in 2003 DKK2,533,000 and in 2004 DKK 2,467,000.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 N.A. 
 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
  Ongoing since 7 May 2001.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
The scheme has no effect on trade. 
 9.13  Innovative Measures and Operations by Members of the Trade 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade. Fælles initiativer (Kollektive foranstaltninger) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 7.2 15.6 13.9 
National financed 7.2 13.2 6.1 
 
3.-7. Operators in the sector such as producer and fishermen's organizations, undertake collective 
measures. The schemes must be of collective interest and limited in time. Eligible measures 
include those related to the implementation of te chnical measures for the conservation of fish 
stocks, access to training, aquaculture equipment, implementation of quality control systems, 
controls of sanitary conditions or impact on the environment. 
 
Order No. 260 of 24 March 2010. EC Regulation 1198/2006. Subsidies can amount to up to 100% for public in vestments or investments of collective interest. 
FFL§ 24.26.30. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading.  
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
9.14  Pilot Projects 
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Pilot projects. 
Fælles initiativer (Pilot- og demonstrationsprojekter).  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 5.0 3.7 4.1 
National financed 5.0 3.4 4.1 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted for innovative measures with  a view to develop and modernise the fishing and 
aquaculture sector. 
 
Order No. 260 of 24 March 2010. EC Regulation 1198/2006. 
Subsidies to public instructions and authorities can cover up to 100% of eligible costs. 
FFL§ 24.26.30.  
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  9.15  Aquatic Fauna and Flora  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Aquatic Fauna and Flora. 
Akvatisk fauna og flora / Va ndløbsrestaurering (2012). 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 3.1 8.9 6.1 
National financed 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The aim of this measure is encourage rehabilitation of inland waters, enhancement of 
environment in the framework of the Natura 2000 network and restocking based on a EU legal act. 
 Order No. 507 of 29 October 2012. EC Regulation 1198/2006. FFL§ 24.26.30. 
Grants are possible for rehabilitation of inla nd waters, enhancement of environment in the 
framework of the Natura 2000 network and restocking based on a EU legal act. Grants can cover eligible costs. The EFF covers up to 50% of public costs.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 
Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available. 
 9.16  Fisheries Areas  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Fisheries Areas. Bæredygtig udvikling af Fiskeriområder. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
 2010 2011 2012 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 8.9 14.8 11.6 
National financed 5.1 5.7 7.7 
 
3.-7. 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. 
 
Order No. 256 of 29 March 2012. EC Regulation 1198/2006. FFL§ 24.26.30. 
Grants are possible of up to 60% of eligible cost s. The EFF covers up to 50% of public costs. 
 8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one 
heading). In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which 
heading. 
 See the above heading. 9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement 
 Period of present programme: 2007 - 2013. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.6 
 
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  include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which,  where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy. 
 
Information on this subject is not available.  10  GUARANTEE SCHEME FOR SMALL CARGO SHIPS 
1. Denmark. 
 2. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme fo r Small Cargo Ships). By Bill No. 618 from 
17 November 1976 and Bill No. 385 from 10 June 1997. 
 3. This scheme gave the possibility to provide guarantees for loans to build or convert small 
cargo ships at Danish shipyards. 
 4. Guarantees for approximately DKK 408 million have been issued under the scheme.  
5. The purpose of the guarantee scheme was to  support ship-owners building or converting 
small cargo ships at Danish shipyards.  
6. Figures as at 31 December 2012: 
 Actual number of guarantees still administered: 4. 
Total liability: Approximately DKK 6 million. 
Number of existing shipyards involved: 1.  The EU-Commission has not calculated any subsidy element under the 7th Directive on subsidy to 
shipbuilding, the scheme is self-financing. 
 The scheme has been terminated by the end of 2001. 
 
11  THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING, URBAN, AND RURAL AFFAIRS 
1. Title of programme i English. Title of programme in Danish 
 
Small island support scheme. Støtte til projekter på de små øer (Ø-støtte).  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
  2010 2011 2012 2013 
  Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
National 
financed Grants 3.06 3.21 3.86 4.0 (estimate) 
Loans 1.4 1.95 2.09 
 
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, Sejerø, 
Skarø, Strynø, Tunø, and Venø. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it’s granted) 
 
Ministry of Housing, Urban, and Rural Affairs. Legal basis: Act no. 612 of July 5th. 2002 as 
amended by act no. 430 of June 6th 2005, act no. 431 of June 6th 2005, act no. 1571 of 
December 20th 2006, and act no. 1336 of December 19th 2008. 
 
5-7.  The policy objective of the support scheme is to sustain the population on the 
aforementioned 27 islands. Although the primary ob jective 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 establis h 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 villag e halls). Anyone, including local authorities, can 
apply for the subsidy. The conditions for support are set forth in application-guidelines issued bi-
annually by the Ministry of Housing, Urban, and Rural Affairs. The subsidy can be awarded as 
either a grant or interest-free loan. Loans are gi ven to private applicants, and businesses, which 
are deemed capable of profiting from the investments made using the funds.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding to each item, and may provide information on 
multiple items in one heading (e.g. provide information on items 3 and 4 under one heading. 
In this case, the notification must clearly specify what items are covered by which heading. 
 
See the above heading. 
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement. 
 
Permanent scheme. Loans are awarded as interest-f ree 10 year loans, which are installment free 
for the initial three years. Grants are to be used in line with the conditions for support, generally within a project period of one year. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to the judgement of the notifying Member. To the 
extent possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is desirable that such information 
include statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized 
product(s) or sector(s): 
 
a) For the three most recent years for which statistics are available; 
b) For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the 
latest year preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy. 
 Information on this subject is not available. 
 
 
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