G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
4 September 2017  
(17-4684) Page: 1/75 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING 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 SUPPORT PROGR AMMES  ................................ ................................ ................  5 
1.1   Refinancing of Mortgage Loans etc. in Agricultural Holdings  ................................ ..............  5 
2   MEASURES TO COMPENSA TE FOR LOSSES DUE TO  DAMAGE TO 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT ION OR MEANS OF PROD UCTION  ................................ .............  6 
2.1   Control of Animal Diseases, Compensation for Animals, Feed etc. Destroyed as part 
of the Control Programmes for Animal Diseases  ................................ ................................ ...... 6 
3   RESEARCH  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  7 
3.1   Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries  .................  7 
4   GENERAL MEASURES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 8 
4.1   Per mille Levy Funds and Production Levy Funds  ................................ .............................  8 
4.2   Aid to Promote Development of Agricultural and Fishery Products  ................................ ...... 9 
4.3   Aid to Promote cultivation in line with guidelines for integrated pest management 
(IPM)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 10 
5   COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  ................................ ................................ .........  12 
5.1   The Danish Rural Development Programme 2000 - 2006 ................................ ................. 12 
5.1.1    Aid for Investments in Animal Welfare  ................................ ................................ ........ 12 
5.1.2    Environmentally friendly farming  ................................ ................................ ............... 13 
5.1.3    Promotion of Adjustment and Development in Rural Areas  ................................ ............ 13 
5.1.4    Extensive production on agricultural land and conversion to organic farming  ................... 14 
5.2   The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013 ................................ ................. 15 
5.2.1    Innovation and development in primary agriculture and forestry  ................................ ....15 
5.2.2    Investments in biogas plants  ................................ ................................ ..................... 16 
5.2.3    Innovation and development in the processing sector  ................................ ................... 17 
5.2.4    Food product quali ty - development/participation/marketing  ................................ ......... 18 
5.2.5    Extensive production on agricultural land and conversion to organic farming  ................... 19 
5.2.6    Environmentally friendly farming  ................................ ................................ ............... 20 
5.2.7    Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas  ................................ ...21 
5.2.8    Grants for establishment and management of wetlands  ................................ ................ 22 
5.2.9    Grants to priv ate enterprises, etc. for wetland projects  ................................ ................. 23 
5.2.10    Grants to municipal wetland projects  ................................ ................................ ........ 24 
5.2.11    Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands  ................................ ................ 25 
5.2.12    Grants for state wetland projects  ................................ ................................ ............. 25 
5.2.13    Grants for outdoor facilities associated with ancient monuments and protected 
areas  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 26 
5.2.14    Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing f or 
grazing  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 27 
5.2.15    Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology  ................................ ....28 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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  5.2.16    Establishment of set -aside border strips ................................ ................................ ....29 
5.2.17    Nature and environment projects  ................................ ................................ ............. 29 
5.2.18    Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegeta tions, including shelter 
plants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 30 
5.2.19    Plant genetic resources  ................................ ................................ ........................... 31 
5.2.20    New jobs in rural areas  ................................ ................................ ........................... 32 
5.2.21    Good quality of life in rural areas, leisure and culture  ................................ ................. 33 
5.2.22    Afforestation on private land  ................................ ................................ ................... 34 
5.2.23    Forest for biodiversity  ................................ ................................ ............................. 35 
5.2.24    Sustainable forestry  ................................ ................................ ............................... 36 
5.3   The Danish Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020 ................................ ................ 37 
 Environmental Technology  ................................ ................................ ........................ 37 5.3.1   
 Support for investments in organic farming  ................................ ................................ .38 5.3.2   
 Organic Promotion  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...38 5.3.3   
 Organic Farming  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......39 5.3.4   
 Preservation of pastures and nature areas  ................................ ................................ ..40 5.3.5  
 Grants to municipal wetland projects  ................................ ................................ .......... 41 5.3.6   
 Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands  ................................ ................. 42 5.3.7   
 Grants for state wetland projects  ................................ ................................ ............... 43 5.3.8   
 Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing for 5.3.9   
grazing  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 44 
 Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology  ................................ ....44 5.3.10   
 Habitats for Annex IV species.  ................................ ................................ ................. 45 5.3.11   
 Natureprojects on organogenic land  ................................ ................................ ......... 46 5.3.12   
 Establishment of landscape an d biotope -improving vegetations, including shelter 5.3.13   
plants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 47 
 Grazing projects on farms with buffer zones  ................................ .............................. 48 5.3.14   
5.3.15    LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme  ............ 49 
5.3.16    Information  on this subject is not available. Afforestation on private land  ..................... 49 
5.3.17    Forest for biodiversity  ................................ ................................ ............................. 50 
5.3.18    Sustainable forestry  ................................ ................................ ............................... 51 
6   OTHER PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ ................................  52 
6.1   Animal Welfare Programme  ................................ ................................ ......................... 52 
6.2   Measures to Improve the Production of Honey  ................................ ............................... 53 
6.3   Conservation of livestock and plant genetic resources  ................................ ..................... 55 
6.4   Reforestation after windthrow  ................................ ................................ ...................... 56 
6.5   Tax relief from waste water – Sugar producers  ................................ ............................... 57 
7   FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  58 
7.1   The Danish EFF (European Fisheries Fund) programme 2007 -2013 ................................ ...58 
7.1.1    Restructuring of the  Fishing Fleet  ................................ ................................ ............... 58 
7.1.2    Investments in the Processing for Fish Products ................................ ........................... 59 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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  7.1.3    Aqua-environment  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...60 
7.1.4    Fishing Port Facilities  ................................ ................................ ................................ 61 
7.1.5    Aid for Young Fishermen  ................................ ................................ ........................... 61 
7.1.6    Modernization of Fishing Vessels  ................................ ................................ ................ 63 
7.1.7    Innovative Measures and Operatio ns by Members of the Trade  ................................ ......63 
7.1.8    Aquatic Fauna and Flora  ................................ ................................ ........................... 64 
7.1.9    Sustainable development of fisheries areas  ................................ ................................ .65 
7.1.10    Grants for municipal project for restoration of freshwater systems  ............................... 66 
7.2   The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) programme 2014 -2020 ............. 67 
 Investments in the Processing for Fish Products ................................ ........................... 67 7.2.1   
 Investments on Fishing Vessels  ................................ ................................ ................. 67 7.2.2   
 Preparation and implementation in relation to production - and marketing plans in 7.2.3   
the Fisheries Sector  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 68 
 Grants for municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems  ............................... 69 7.2.4   
7.2.5    LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund.  ................. 70 
7.3   Other programmes  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....71 
 International organisations in fisheries (ICES, Eurofish etc.) ................................ .......... 71 7.3.1   
 Fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coasta l waters . ................................ .72 7.3.2   
7.3.3    Tax relief from waste water – fish processing  ................................ .............................. 72 
8   GUARANTEE SCHEME  FOR SMALL CARGO SHIP S................................ ........................  74 
9   THE MINISTRY OF HOUS ING, URBAN, AND RURA L AFFAIRS  ................................ ..... 74 
 
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  1  INCOME SUPPORT PROGR AMMES  
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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  32.4 36.4 31.3 
 
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.  
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.24.44 . 
 
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 
determi ned 
 
The subsidy corresponds to 15%, 25% or 30% of the 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 
amou nt 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 ex planation  
 
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 i t, 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 l eft 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  MEASURES TO COMPENSA TE FOR LOSSES DUE TO  DAMAGE TO AGRICULTUR AL 
PRODUCTION OR MEANS OF PRODUCTION  
2.1  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 udgifter ved bekæmpelsesforanstaltninger.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  0.8 1.7 1.2 
National financed  4.7 4.4 11.3 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme is carried  through to control serious animal diseases.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Order No. 1323 of 6 November  2015. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.32.14.10.  
 
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 pro vision 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.  
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  8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the noti fication 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 cl early 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.  
 
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 int roduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
No effect on trade.  
 
3  RESEARCH  
3.1  Financing of Public Institutions involved in Research in Agriculture and Fisheries  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Scientific policy advise on food, agriculture and fisheries  for the authorities . 
Forskningsbaseret myndighedsbetjening.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  578.9  563.8  552.7  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The aim of the scientific policy advice is to promote food, agricultural and fisheries policies, 
regulation and development based on scientific knowledge with due consideration to a sustainable 
utilisation an d 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.  
 
In 2007 the recipi ent Government Research Institutes was merged with Danish universities. The 
universities are now the sole recipients of the grant.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Appropr iation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.33.03.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
 
Grant.  
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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 . 
 
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 possi ble, 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 gr ant 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 . 
 
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9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commenceme nt 
 
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.  
 
4  GENERAL MEASURES  
4.1  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.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  291.0  303.5  288.0  
 
3.-7. Recycled revenues from Danish taxes on pesticides finance the Per mille Levy funds. The 
Fund for organic farming is also funded by national appropriations. The means from the Per mille 
Levy funds are used partly to subsidise the different Levy funds (i.e.  professional funds ). 
 
The production Levy funds use revenues which, beside the subsidy from the Per mille Levy funds 
and fiscal production levies are used to finance activities such as sales promotion , research, 
advising, education etc. in accordance with Code No. 818, Article 7.  
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  Legislation on Per mille and Production Levy funds are found in Notification 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 notif ication 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 Levy funds has existed since 1978 and is based on 
one-year-budgeting. The budgets are approved by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries 
and must meet all the legal requirements at both national and EU -levels. The scheme is 
permane nt. 
 
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, whi ch, 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.  
 
4.2  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 p rogramme  and other national and international research 
activities . 
 
Lov om tilskud til Grønt Udviklings - og Demonstrationsprogram  samt forskellige nationale og 
internationale forskningsaktiviteter mv.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  171.0  256.6  192.6  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of the scheme is to promote demonstration, innovation, research and development in 
the sectors of food, agriculture and fisheries.  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Act No. 1502 of 27 December 2009. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.33.02. 10 and 
§ 24.33.02.20.  
 
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 actual cost incurred implementing the project. 
Support is provided in accordance with EU -rules on state aid for res earch and development which 
provides for different aid intensities depending on the nature of the project, the project activities 
as well as the size of the recipient.  
 
Support may be repayable if the results of the projects proves to be commercially viab le 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 su bsidy information (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
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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 headin g 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  
 
Open since 20 July 2010. Ongoing 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 su bsidized 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 pr eceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Not applicable.  
 
4.3  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).  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  4.0 4.0 6.6 
 
3. The purpose of the aid is to improve the dissemination 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 disseminat ion 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 authori ty for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Order no. 1798 of 23 December  2015 on aid to promote cultivation in line with the guidelines for 
integrated pest management (IPM)ro  ,Act No. 421 of 31 May 2000. Appropriation on the Danish 
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  
 
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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  
 
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 o n consultants' wages, on practical 
dissemination at company level, on publications, websites, etc. constitute eligible expenditure.  
 
These advisory activities do not involve direct payments to primary producers.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 t o 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 n otification 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 201 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 des irable 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.  
 
5  COMMUNITY -RELATED PROGRAMME  
5.1  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2000 - 2006  
5.1.1   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.4 0.1 0.04 
National financed  0.4 0.1 0.03 
 
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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act§ 24.23 .05.12. and § 24.23.05.10.  
 
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 o f 
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 st atistics 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.  
 
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5.1.2   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  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  23.3 16.7 35.2 
National financed  19.0 13.7 11.7 
 
3.-7. To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of the areas and to minimize the 
risks of pollution of the ground water resources . 
 
Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co -financing) runs until 2006.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 338 of 17 May 2000. Council Regulation (EC) No. 1257/1999. Appropriation 
on the Danish Finance Act §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  
 
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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 ): 
 
For the three most recent years for  which statistics are available.  
 
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.  
 
5.1.3   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  -0.9 0.0 0.0 
National financed  -0.9 0.0 0.0 
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  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 incu rred eligible cost is granted. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.25.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the n otification 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 i nformation include 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 
For a previous representative year, which, where possible and mea ningful, 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.  
 
5.1.4   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  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.06 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.01 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to protect 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). 
 
Conversion to organic agricultural production  
 
Support is given for conversion to organic farming as an annual area subsidy at a fixed su pport 
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 las t three years.  
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  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.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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 o n 
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 su bsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013  
5.2.1   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  29.7 42.7 59.4 
National financed  3.1 0.3 0.6 
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  3.-7. The purpose of the  support scheme is to promote sustainable agricultural enterprises and 
forest holdings through the development and application of new technologies, while also reducing 
undesirable effects on the surrounding society. Environmentally efficient technologies r epresent a 
growth area with considerable employment and export potential. The promotion of and support for 
knowledge exchange and incentives for using new efficient technologies to overcome 
environmental problems and initiate new production can help the ag ricultural, forestry and food 
sectors to remain competitive . 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation in 2014 and 2015 on the Danish Finance Act § 
24.23.03.12.  Appropriation in 201 6 on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.16.  
 
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 headi ng (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 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 ): 
 
For the three most recent years for  which statistic s are available.  
 
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 . 
 
5.2.2   Investments in biogas plants  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Investments in biogas plants.  
Investeringer i biogas anlæg.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  16.5 41.2 24.0 
National financed  16.5 40.8 21.2 
 
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 yar d manure in 2008 to 50% in 2020.  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Act. no. 293 of 27  March 2012. Appropriation 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 poss ible, 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  
 
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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 i n 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 attac hed 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 subsi dy. 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, impor ts and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
For the three most recent years for  which statistics are available.  
 
For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the introduction o f the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.3   Innovation and development 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.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  10.2 5.8 1.4 
National financed  10.2 5.8 1.3 
 
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 acti vity in rural areas.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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 a n 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 includ e 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
For the three most recent years for which statistics are av ailable.  
 
For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should b e 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.  
 
5.2.4   Food product quality - development/participation/marketing  
1. Title of programme in English. Titl e of programme in Danish  
 
Food product quality - development/participation/marketing.  
Fødevarekvalitet - udvikling/deltagelse/markedsføring.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  27.7 33.1 22.5 
National financed  28.0 35.1 20.6 
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  3.-7. The support scheme supports the development of, adaptation to and sales promotion for 
special quality food products. The core of the scheme is labelling schemes for quality products . 
 
The purpose of the aid scheme is to promote the knowledge and sales of quality food products in 
order to meet consumer demand and to position quality food products in the global market as 
special high value products. A further aim is to create a broader range of quality -marked products, 
so that consumer s 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.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 2 4.23.03.17.  and § 24.21.02.66.  
 
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 ): 
 
For the three most recent years for which s tatistics are available;  
 
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 a vailable.  
 
5.2.5   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 land brugsjord og omlægning til økologisk drift.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  25.8 9.6 3.4 
National financed  15.3 3.6 1.1 
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  3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to protect 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). 
 
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 prepa red. 
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.45.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily h ave 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 co vered 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 t he 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 p roduction, 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.  
 
5.2.6   Environmentally friendly farming  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Environmentally friendly farming (extensive production on agricultural land).  
Miljøvenlige jordbrugsforanstaltninger.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  26.6 34.3 54.4 
National financed  21.8 25.8 18.4 
 
3.-7. To encourage environmentally friendly extensive cultivation of the areas (promote 
biodiversity) and to minimize the risks of pollution of the water and environment . 
 
Permanent programme. The present budget period (EU co -financing) runs until 2020.  
 
Legal bas is: Act No. 236 of 31 M arch 2004. Council Regulation (EU) nº 1 698/2005  on support for 
rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) .  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03. 30. 
 
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: 20 07-2013 (some may have started in 2000 -2006) . Financial 
commitments for up to twenty years hereafter (maintenance of permanent extensification of 
wetlands).  
 
 
10. Statistical data permitti ng 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 in clude 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
For the three most recent years for which statistics are available.  
 
For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, shou ld 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.  
 
5.2.7   Conversation by grazing or cutting on pasture and natural areas  
1. Title of programme in English. Ti tle 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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  14.6 12.2 10.0 
National financed  12.0 10.0 3.4 
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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 guide lines. 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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §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 b y 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 prod uction, 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 ye ar preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.8   Grants for establishment and management of wetlands  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Dani sh 
 
Grants for establishment of wetlands.  
Tilskud til anlæg af vådområder.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.1  0.0 
National financed  0.9 0.0 0.0 
 
The programme is closed to  new applicants from 1 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 bas is: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
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  Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.55.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an in dependent 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 he ading . 
 
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, consum ption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 
For a previous representative year, which, where possible and meaningful, should be the latest 
year preceding the in troduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.9   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.9 0.3 0.01 
National financed  0.3 0.1 0.04 
 
The programme is closed to  new applicants from 3 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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.35.  
 
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 sp ecify 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/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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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 inform ation 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 mea ningful, 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.  
 
5.2.10   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  9.7 16.2 9.4 
National financed  4.6 6.4 3.1 
 
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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.34.  
 
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 t he 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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  5.2.11   Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for municipal projects on phospho rus wetlands.  
Tilskud til kommunale projekter vedrørende fosforvådområder.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.8 1.7 0.7 
National financed  0.6 0.6 0.2 
 
The programme opened in April 2012.  
 
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: Gra nt. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.39.  
 
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 ite ms 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 judgeme nt 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.  
 
5.2.12   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  5.0 0.4 0.8 
National financed  1.7 0.1 0.2 
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  The p rogramme opened in August 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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act  §24.23.03.29.  
 
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 stati stics 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 ava ilable.  
 
5.2.13   Grants for outdoor facilities associated 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 fr iluftsfaciliteter i tilknytning til fortidsminder og fredede arealer.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.0 0.46 0.0 
National financed  0.8 0.38 0.0 
 
The programme was closed in November 2012.  
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to provide 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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.42.  
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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 inclu de 
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, sh ould 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.  
 
5.2.14   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  17.3 27.6 0.0 
National financed  5.8 9.2 0.0 
 
The programme opened in August 2011.  
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments such 
as clearance of overgrown areas and prepare for grazing, which can help to implement the 
Environment and Nature Plan Denmark 2020 by ensuring 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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.31.  
 
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 cover ed by which heading  
 
See the above 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 prod uction, 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 ye ar preceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.15   Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of program me in Danish  
 
Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology.  
Tilskud til Natura 2000 -projekter om etablering af naturlige vandstandsforhold.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  8.9 9.2 1.4 
National financed  3.0 3.1 0.5 
 
The programme opened in March  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. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.31.  
 
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 d eterminable, however, it is desirable that such information include 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
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  b. For a previ ous 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.  
 
5.2.16   Establishment of set -aside  border strips  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Establishment of set -aside and mandatory border strips.  
Etablering af braklagte og obligatoriske randzoner.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.06 0.0 0.0 
National financed  83.9 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to promote 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 ab ove aim, support is given for the 
establishment of non -cultivated borders along watercourses and next to lakes. In 2014 the scheme 
was entirely a national funded de minimis  scheme.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 316 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.38.  
 
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 inf ormation 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.  Final payments in 2014.  
 
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 subsid ized 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 preced ing the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.17   Nature and environment projects  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Nature and environment projects.  
Natur - og miljøprojekter.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  10.2 21.6 5.9 
National financed  6.1 6.1 0.4 
 
3.-7. The purposes of the scheme are to : 
 
 Promote the environment - and nature -friendly management of agricultural land, forest and 
natural areas;  
 conserve and promote biological diversity in the Danish landscape;  
 promote the establishment and management of wetlands;  
 conserve and promote environmental, natural and cultural assets;  
 improve the recreational assets in rural areas;  
 promote animal welfare for grazing livestock in nature and landscape conservation;  
 improve the opportunities for utilising environmental, natural and cultural assets in a 
commercial context.  
 
The support scheme can cover several types of project, including integrated projects which also 
facilitate more than one of the above -mentioned purposes.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.37.  
 
8. For the informa tion 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 headin g). 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 pr ogramme: 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 determinabl e, 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 repres entative 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.  
 
5.2.18   Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetations, 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 lan dskabs - og biotopforbedrende beplantning, herunder læplantninger.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  7.6 2.1 9.7 
National financed  6.3 1.7 3.2 
 
The programme closed in 2016.  
 
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 amen ity 
assets in rural areas  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 216 of 31 March 2007 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.37.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification doe s 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 specif y 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 inclu de 
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.  
 
5.2.19   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.4 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.1 0.0 0.0 
 
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).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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.  
 
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 judgeme nt 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.  
 
5.2.20   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  127.4  0.0 0.0 
National financed  38.1 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to strengthen the structure of industry in rural areas 
by establishing new jobs in the local vicinity and to improve the quality of life in rural areas. 
Economic development in rural areas is very much about establishin g 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 purpo se 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.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.49.  
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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 w hich 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 productio n, 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 pr eceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.21   Good quality of life in rural areas, leisure and culture  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Dani sh 
 
Good quality of life in rural areas, culture, children and young people.   
Kulturaktiviteter og børn og unge.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.3 0.5 0.0 
National financed  1.3 0.5 0.0 
 
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.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.48.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independ ent 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.  
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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 int roduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.2.22   Afforestation on private land  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for afforestation on private la nd. 
Tilskud til privat skovrejsning . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  8.9 0.0 0.0 
National financed  3.0 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to establish new private forest lands to improve water 
quality and nature by reducing the influx  of nitrogen to lakes, fjords and i nner seas, cf. Aquatic 
Environment Plan III. In order to achieve the above aim, support is given for the establishment of 
forest  on agricultural land.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 814 of 
24 July 2000, Act No. 1177 of 8  December 2015.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.72.02. 81. 
 
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 subsidy  is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held. The investment must 
be maintained for at least 5 years for the latest date, where the afforestation must be completed. 
The subsidy conditions that the area will be regulated under the Danish Forest Act and must be 
kept as forest land.  
 
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, relev ant 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 ): 
 
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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.  
 
5.2.23   Forest for bio diversity  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for forest for biodiversity . 
Tilskud til skov med biodiversitetsformål . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  7.4 0.0 0.0 
National financed  3.2 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to contribute to securing stable habitats for forest 
dwelling species, and maintain valuable natural environment  in forests. The support scheme 
priorities areas and species protected by the Habitat Directive to implement the Natura 2000 
plans. The purpose of the support scheme is pursued  by the following activities and investments 
such as:  
 
 Extensive forestry (activ ity); 
 Coppice forestry (activity);  
 Forest gracing (investment and activity);  
 Forest wetlands (investment and activity);  
 Trees for natural decay (activity);  
 Clearing of undesired growth (investment);  
 Special efforts for protected species (investment).  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8  December 2015.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.72.02. 80. 
 
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, t he 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 subsidy for investments is paid i n a single payment after the investment has been held. The 
subsidy for activities is paid in ratios for a period of 5 -20 years. The investments or activities must 
be maintained for at least 5 -20 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid or the 
activity has started.  
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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 determi nable, 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 re presentative 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.  
 
5.2.24   Sustainable forestry  
1. Title of  programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for sustainable forestry – Forest Regeneration and Green Management Plan . 
Tilskud til bæredygtig skovdrifts – Foryngelse og Grøn Driftsplan . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.8 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.8 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to promote sustainable forest management. The 
purpose of the support scheme is pursued  by subsidising investments such as converting non -
native coniferous forest stands to native broadleaf stands or management plans to protect 
valuable natural environment  in forests or.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond) , Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, A ct No. 1177 of 8  December 2015.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.72.02. 80. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an i ndependent 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 h eading . 
 
See the above heading.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
The subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held. The investments must 
be maintained for at least 5 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid.  
 
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 notify ing 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 yea rs 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/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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Information on this subject is not available.  
 
5.3  The Danish Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020  
Environmental Technology  5.3.1   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Environmental Technology . 
Miljøteknologi  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  154.1  194.2  92.7 
National financed  53.0 76.3 64.0 
 
3.-7. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective  of the subsidy scheme is to allocate investments in new processes and technologies 
on agricultural holdings , and  to reduce the environmental and climate impacts of primary 
agricultural production.  
 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Fina nce Act § 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 pre sent programme: 2007 -2013 and 2014 -2020. 
 
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 
possib le, 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 avai lable;  
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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  Suppo rt for investments  in organic farming  5.3.2   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Support for investments in organic farming.  
Økologisk investeringstøtte.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  27.3 23.2 4.2 
National financed  9.1 7.7 1.4 
 
3.-7. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The o bjective is to support  investments in new technologies at organic farms, to increase the 
organic area and the organic production in  pig production , the livestock sector, t he fruit and 
vegetable sector, c rop production and the e gg and poultry industry . 
 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Fina nce Act § 24.23.03.13 . 
 
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/co mmencement  
 
Period of pre sent programme: 2014 - 2020. 
 
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 ava ilable;  
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.  
 
Orga nic Promotion  5.3.3   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Organic Promotion  
Økologifremme  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 9.7 
 
3.-7. Policy objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of the subsidy scheme is to promote the production and marketing of organic food 
through competence development in food services. Competence development aims to upgrade the 
participants' knowledge about organic f ood, in particular in connection with the conversion of 
public and private kitchens to use organic food. The organic promotion scheme allows funding for 
projects on knowledge transfer in the agricultural and food sectors.  
 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 Mar ch 2014 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Fina nce Act § 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 ab ove heading  
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
Period of pre sent programme: 2014 - 2020. 
 
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.  
 
Organic Farming  5.3.4   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Organic farming – area support (2015 -2016)  
Økologisk arealtilsku d i 2015 -2016.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 42.1 78.1 
National financed  0.0 13.4 26.0 
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  3.-7. The aid is given to facilitate the conversion and improve the conditions for organic farming. 
Legal basis:  Administrative Order No. 80 of 30 January 2015 as amended by Administrative Order 
No. 546 of 31 May 2016. Implementing EEC Regulation 1305/2013on support for rural 
development from the European  Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF). Law on rura l 
development, No. 766 of 19  June 2017. It is a condition that the entire holding is converted to 
organic farming within four  years from the beginning of the conversion. It is also a condition that 
the organic production on the holding is maintained for at  least five years  
 
Aid is given to:  
 
The individual organic farm for a five -year period. A basic subsidy of DKK 870 is paid per hectare 
each year for all organic areas both during and after conversion. On top of this DKK 1200 is paid 
during conversion to o rganic production per hectare each year for two years. Additiona l premia  are 
paid to specific measures (plant production with limited fertilizer use and fruit/berries production).  
 
Conversion premium to organic farming, the total premium for five years wil l be DKK 7.570 on 
average  (depending on additional premia ). The yearly payments will be graduated with the highest 
rates during the conversion period. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act  §24.23.03.44.  
 
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 notificati on 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: 2014 -2020. 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 determi nable, however, it is desirable that such information include 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
For the three most recent years for which statistics are available;  
 
For a previous represe ntative 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.  
 
Preservation of pastures and nature areas  5.3.5   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Preservation of pasture and nature  areas by grazing or mowing.  
Pleje af græs - og naturarealer ved afgræsning eller slæt.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 25.8 
National financed  0.0 0.0 8.6 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to protect and improve ecosystem and biotope 
conditions in agricultural and natural areas in priority within Natura 2000 areas and hereby to 
meet the Natura  2000 directives obligations . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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Support is paid for preserving pastures and nature areas by pe rforming a yearly grazing or 
mowing activity in areas that are designated in accordance with specific guidelines. Support is paid  
as an annual area subsidy in acco rdance with five -year agreements and fixed support rates. Legal 
basis: Act No. 766 of 19 June 2017 (Rural Development Programme).  Regulation (EU) nº 
1305/2013 of the Europe an Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the 
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.  
 
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 notif ication 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: 2014 - 2020. Payments 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.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
Grants to municipal w etland projects  5.3.6   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants to municipal wetland projects.  
Tilskud til kommunale kvælstof vådområd er. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.9 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.3 
 
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 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.34 . 
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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: 20 14 – 2020.  
 
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, shoul d 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.  
 
Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands  5.3.7   
1. Title of programme in English. Title o f programme in Danish  
 
Grants for municipal projects on phosphorus wetlands.  
Tilskud til kommunale fosforvådområder.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.4 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.1 
 
The programme opened in April 2012.  
 
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 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.39.  
 
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: 2014  – 2020.  
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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.  
 
Grants for state wetland projects  5.3.8   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for state wetland projects.  
Tilskud til statslige vådo mrådeprojekter.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.3 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.1 
 
The p rogramme opened in August 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 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.29.  
 
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: 2014  – 2020.  
 
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 judge ment 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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  Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on clearing overgrown areas and preparing for 5.3.9   
grazing  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on clearing overgrown area s 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  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 1.4 11.4 
National financed  0.0 0.5 3.8 
 
The programme opened in August 2011.  
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to award grants to non -productive investments such 
as clearance of overgrown areas and prepare for grazing, which can help to implement the 
Environment and Nature Plan Denmark  2020 by ensuring or improving the conservation status of 
habitats and species in specially designated areas within the Natura 2000 -areas.  
 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation o n the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.31 . 
 
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: 20 14 – 2020. 
 
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 notifyi ng 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 year s 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 s ubject is not available.  
 
Grants for Natura 2000 -projects on creating natural hydrology  5.3.10   
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 etab lering af naturlige vandstandsforhold.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.8 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.3 
 
The programme opened in March  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 807 of 11  March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.23.03.31  and 
§24.23.03.33 . 
 
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: 2014 – 2020. 
 
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, consu mption, 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.  
 
Habitats for Annex IV species.  5.3.11   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Habitats for Annex IV species . 
Særlige levesteder for bilag IV -arter 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.4 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.1 
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  3.-7. The purpose of the scheme is to ensure or improve habitats  of species listed in Annex IV of 
the Habitats Directive.  Support under the scheme is given to projects that secures or improves the 
habitats of: S andlizard , Northern birch mice and amphibians  on th e EU's Habitats Directive 
Annex  IV. 
 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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  
 
The scheme was not continued after 2016.  
 
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.  
 
Natureprojects on organogenic land  5.3.12   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Natureprojects on organogenic land.  
Naturprojekter på kulst ofrige lavbundsjorde.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.0 
 
The programme had the first call for applications in 2 015. No payments have been made y et.  
 
3.-7. The purpose of the scheme is to convert arable, organogenic land into permanent grass and 
discontinue drainage so that the soil becomes wet . This will enhance carbon sequestration because 
of the high carbon content in this soil type. In addition to soil ca rbon sequestration, GHG effects 
comprise reductions in nitrous oxide and methane emissions. Additional benefits are reduced 
nitrate leaching and ammonia evaporation.  
 
Legal basis: Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subs idy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.23.03.29 . 
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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 ti me-limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
Period of present programme: 2 014 - 2020. 
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such statistics is left to th e 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 subsi dy. 
 
Information on  this subject is not available.  
 
Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vegetations, including shelter 5.3.13   
plants  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Establishment of landscape and biotope -improving vege tations, including shelter plants.  
Etablering af landskabs - og biotopforbedrende beplantning  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.03 0.3 2.7 
National financed  0.03 0.1 0.9 
 
The programme closed in 2016.  
 
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 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §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: 20 14 - 2020. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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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.  
 
Grazing projects on farms with buffer zones  5.3.14   
1. Title of program me in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grazing projects on farms with buffer zones  
Græsningsprojekter på bedrifter med randzoner  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.12 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.04 
 
The programme closed in 2015.  
 
3.-7. The establishment grazing projects on farms with buffer zones will to prepare areas for 
grazing and ensure open areas as well as t o protect an d restore nature value of these  areas . 
 
Legal basis:  Act No 807 of 11 March 2014  (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §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: 20 14 - 2020. 
 
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, consu mption, 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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  5.3.15   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme  in Danish  
 
LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Rural Development Programme . 
ProjektLAG LDP  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 72.5 76.2 
National financed  0.0 18.1 14.5 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to strengthen the structure of industry in rural areas 
by establishing new jobs in the local vicinity and to improve the quality of life in rural areas. 
Economic development in rural areas is very much about establishin g 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 purpo se 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. 3 05 of 29 March 20 16 (Rural Development Programme).  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 08.35.07.10.  
 
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 w hich 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: 2014 - 2020. 
 
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 productio n, 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 pr eceding the introduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
5.3.16   Information on  this subject is not available.  Afforestation on private land  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for afforestation  on private land . 
Tilskud til privat skovrejsning . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 22.1 31.9 
National financed  0.0 7.4 10.6 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to establish new private forest lands to improve water 
quality and nature by reducing the influx  of nitrogen to lakes, fjords and i nner seas, cf. Aquatic 
Environment Plan III. In order to achieve the above aim, support is given for the establishment of 
forest  on agricultural land.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 814 of 
24 July 2000, Act No. 1177 of 8  December 2015.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.72.02. 81. 
 
8. For the i nformation 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 subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held. The investment must 
be maintained for at least 5 years for the latest date, where the afforestation must be completed. 
The subsidy conditions that the area will be regulated under the Danish F orest Act and must be 
kept as forest land.  
 
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, releva nt 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.  
 
5.3.17   Forest for biod iversity  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for forest for biodiversity . 
Tilskud til skov med biodiversitetsformål . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.9 9.9 
National financed  0.0 0.4 4.3 
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  3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to contribute to securing stable habitats for forest 
dwelling species, and maintain valuable natural environment  in forests. The support scheme 
priorities areas and species protected by the Habitat Directive to implement the Natura 2000 
plans. The purpose of the support scheme is pursued  by the following activities and investments 
such as:  
 
 Extensive forestry (activ ity); 
 Coppice forestry (activity);  
 Forest gracing (investment and activity);  
 Forest wetlands (investment and activity);  
 Trees for natural decay (activity);  
 Clearing of undesired growth (investment);  
 Special efforts for protected species (investment).  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond), Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8  December 2015.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.72.02. 80. 
 
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, t he 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 subsidy for investments is paid i n a single payment after the investment has been held. The 
subsidy for activities is paid in ratios for a period of 5 -20 years. The investments or activities must 
be maintained for at least 5 -20 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid or the 
activity has started.  
 
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 determi nable, 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 re presentative 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.  
 
5.3.18   Sustainable forestry  
1. Title of  programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for sustainable forestry – Forest Regeneration and Green Management Plan . 
Tilskud til bæredygtig skovdrifts – Foryngelse og Grøn Driftsplan . 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 6.9 3.5 
National financed  0.0 2.9 1.5 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to promote sustainable forest management. The 
purpose of the support scheme is pursued  by subsidising investments such as converting non -
native coniferous forest stands to native broadleaf stands or management plans to protect 
valuable natural environment  in forests or.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1360 of 16 December 2014  (Rural Development Fond) , Act No. 422 of 
15 May 2012, Act No. 1177 of 8  December 2015.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.72.02. 80. 
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an i ndependent 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 h eading . 
 
See the above heading.   
 
9. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time -limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
The subsidy is paid in a single payment after the investment has been held. The investments must 
be maintained for at least 5 years, beginning from the date, where the subsidy is paid.  
 
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 notify ing 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 yea rs 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  OTHER PROGRAMMES  
6.1  Animal Welfare Programme  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Animal welfare programme.  
Dyrevelfærdspuljen . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  7.8 3.7 2.4 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme supports animal welfare organizations and animal shelters rescuing and helping 
abandoned, abused, mistreated and distressed animals in need for care. Another part of the 
programme supports campaigns educating and informing the public and animal owners how to 
treat and take care of animals (not productions animals). The aim is to improve the well -being and 
health of animals in Denmark.  
 
The programme is provided as a grant where applicants apply for a specific project or veterinary 
costs, animal transport costs or other operating costs.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it  is granted ) 
 
Legal basis: Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.30 . 
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
 
Grant. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.30 . 
 
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 . 
 
Animal welfare organizations and animal shelters.  
 
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 subsi dy 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) i s not possible, a full explanation . 
 
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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 
incepti on/commencement  
 
The programme can be applied on an annual basis covering one year projects.  
 
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 t he notifying Member. To the extent 
possible, relevant and/or determinable, however, it is de sirable that such information include 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
a. For the three most r ecent 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.  
 
6.2  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.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.4 1.1 1.1 
National financed  1.4 1.1 1.1 
 
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 previous  programme is 
for the period 1/9/201 3 - 31/8/201 6 and the current programme i s for the period 1/8/2016 – 
31/7/2019 . 
 
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  for the previous programme . 
 
Art. 55 – 57 Regulation No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and 
Commission Delegated Regulation 2015/1366 and Commission Implementing Regulation 
2015/1368 for the current programme.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
 
Grants to specific projects for three years periods ; for the period 1/9/201 3 - 31/8/201 6. 
 
Total for the period DKK 7. 8 Mio. 
Equal t o approximately DKK 2.6 Mio. per  year in 201 4, 2015 and 201 6. 
 
Appropriation on t he Danish Finance Act § 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, Department of Agroecology, Entomology and Plant Pathology , the Danish 
Beekeepers' Association (Danmarks Biavlerforening) , Association of Commercial Beekeepers 
(Erhvervsbiavlerne) and Ellum Beekeeping . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possibl e, 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 yea r, or both) is not possible, a full explanation . 
 
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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 dat e of 
inception/commencement  
 
Three -year periods 1/9 2013 – 31/8 2016 for the previous programme and 1/8 2017 – 31/7 2019 
for current programme . 
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scop e 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 effect on trade.  
 
6.3  Conservation of livestock and plant genetic resources  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Conservation of native livestock and plant genetic resources .  
Bevaringsarbejde med husdyr - og plantegenetiske ressourcer.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  8.7 3.7 2.4 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose is to conserve and sustainably manage plant and native livestock genetic resources, 
including the native brown bee population. The genetic resources are of Danish origin or of value 
to Danish agriculture. This is among others to fulfil Danish o bligations according to international 
agreements in the area (International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 
and Global Plan og Action for Animal Genetic Resources). The Danish conservation work on native 
livestock is concentrated  on breeds in risk of extinction, which are often kept by small -scale 
farmers.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
Administrative Order No. 1295 of 24 November 2015, Order No . 1186 of 19 October 2015 and 
Order No. 1363 of 19 December 2012.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.21.02.35.  
 
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  
 
Breeders, breeder associations, companies, producer associations, organizations, consultants, 
research or knowledge c entres through a fixed amount per unit or through grants to approved 
documented expenses.  
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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 su bsidy 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 annual amount budgeted for subsidy is dependent on the  annual appropriation on the Danish 
Finance Act. See payments in table above.  
 
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 informa tion 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 ite ms 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  
 
Annual or grants of three 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 recen t 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. 
 
6.4  Reforestation a fter windthrow  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Grants for reforestation after windthrow . 
Tilskud til gentilplantning efter stormfald . 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.1 10.3 12.6 
 
3.-7. The purpose of the support scheme is to support reforestation after major windthrows on 
private lands in a way that secures robust forests for the future.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 1129 of 20  October 2014, Act No. 320 of 9 May 2001.  
 
Form of the subsidy: Grant.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.73.13.  
 
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.   
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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 is paid in 2. Ratios. The investments must be maintained for at least 5 years, 
beginning from the date, where the 2. Ratio is paid.  
 
10. Statisti cal 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 su ch 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 possibl e 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.  
 
6.5  Tax relief from waste water – Sugar producers  
1. Title of programme in Eng lish. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Relief from waste water tax/Sugar production  
Godtgørelse for spildevandsafgiften/Sukkerproduktion  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.1 2.0 1.0 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of the scheme is to contribute to a high overall reduction of the discharge of 
pollutants, more specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and organic materials.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
The legal basis consists of the original consolidation act. no. 636 of 21 August 1998 and two acts 
changing the original act – act. No 524 of 17 June 2008 and act no. 522 of 12 June 2009.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
 
Tax relief.   
 
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  
 
Companies active in the sectors of fish processing, cellulose or sugar production, and registered in 
accordance with the VAT Law, qualify for an 80% refund of the tax paid. Companies active in the 
sectors of organic pi gment, pectin and vitamin production, and registered in accordance with the 
VAT Law, qualify for a 70% refund of the tax paid. The refund only applies to the part of the tax 
paid exceeding DKK 30 000 (4 020 €) annually and only where at least 80% of the fe e is 
attributable to the activities mentioned above. No other differentiation between companies applies.  
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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 annual budget is DKK 1.7 million, the t otal budget is DKK 17 million over the duration of the 
scheme. The aid is a tax reduction of maximum 80 per cent of the waste water tax. The duration is 
from 31 July 2012 to 31 December 2021.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notifi cation 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 clea rly 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 duration of present programme: 31 July 2012 to 31 December 2021  
 
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 a nd 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  FISHERIES  
7.1  The Danish  EFF (European Fisheries Fund) programme 2007 -2013  
7.1.1   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  0.2 0.0 0.0 
 
3.-7. Aid is granted for investment on board fishing 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 exploitation 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.   
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  Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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.  Repealed.  Last payment 2014.  
 
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 exten t 
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   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 og afsætning.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  4.9 5.2 3.8 
National financed  4.9 5.2 3.8 
 
3.-7. Development of the processing industry in order to encourage innovative investments . 
 
Order No. 182 of 22 February 2010. EC Regulation 1198/2006.  
 
The subsidy amounts to 30% of the eligible  investment  maximum . 15% from the EFF and 15% 
from the Danish state. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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 correspo nding 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 head ing. 
 
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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
 
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  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.  
 
7.1.3   Aqua -environment  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of pro gramme in Danish  
 
Eradication of aquaculture diseases + Organic aquaculture production.  
Akvasundhed +miljøvenlig akvakultur.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.4 1.0 0.8 
National financed  0.4 1.0 0.8 
 
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  diseases . The subsidy for organic aquaculture 
productions amounts to 50% for the eligible costs.  Appropriat ion on the Danish Finance Act 
§ 24.26.30.  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily ha ve 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 cov ered 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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
 
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 inform ation 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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  7.1.4   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  44.0 25.0 7.4 
National financed  5.0 1.5 0.1 
 
3.-7. This measure aims at promoting the development 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 Order No. 260 of 21 March 2012. EC Regulation 
1198/2006.  
 
The subsidy covers 50% (maximum) of the eligible investment for infra structure projects. The EFF 
covers h alf of the public expenditure. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §  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 correspond ing 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 headin g. 
 
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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
 
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, consu mption, 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.  
 
7.1.5   Aid for Young Fishermen  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Aid for young fishermen.  
Støtte til y ngre fiskeres førstegangsetablering.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  1.1 0.0 0.0 
National financed  1.1 0.0 0.0 
 
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 27  March 2008. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.26.30.  
 
5. Form of t he 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, who 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% o f 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 headin g (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 of present programme: 2007 - 2013.  Repealed. Payments until 2014.  
 
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 th e 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 re cent 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 significa nt effect on trade.  
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  7.1.6   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  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  7.1 0.6 0.0 
National financed  7.1 0.6 0.0 
 
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 1198/2006 . 
 
Subsidies amount to 30% of the investment. 15% from the FIFG and 15% from the Danish State.   
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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 covere d 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 prod uction, 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.  
 
7.1.7   Innovative Measures and Operations by Members of the Trade  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programm e in Danish  
 
Innovative measures and operations by members of the trade  & pilot - and demonstration projects . 
Fælles initiativer (Kollektive foranstaltninger  & pilot - og demonstrationsprojekter ) 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK 
EU-refunds  23.1 12.6 21.4 
National financed  17.4 10.4 19.4 
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  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 technical 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 environme nt. 
 
Order No. 260 of 24 March 2010. EC Regulation 1198/2006.  
 
Subsidies can amount to up to 100% for public investments or investments of collective interest.   
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
 
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 dete rminable, 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.  
 
7.1.8   Aquatic Fauna and Flora  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Aquatic Fauna and Flora.  
Vandløbsrestaurering.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  9.8 5.6 2.4 
National financed  1.5 1.0 1.7 
 
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. Appropriation on the Danish Fin ance 
Act § 24.26.30.20 . 
 
Grants are possible for rehabilitation of inland 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 pu blic costs.  
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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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
 
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.  
 
Informatio n on this subject is not available.  
 
7.1.9   Sustainable development of fisheries areas  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Sustainable development of fisheries areas . 
Bæredygtig udvikling af fiskeriområder.  
 
2. Period covered by the no tification  
 
 2014 2015 2016 
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  23.3 0.0 0.0 
National financed  9.6 0.0 0.0 
 
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.  Appropriation on the Danish Finance 
Act § 24.26.30.30 .Grants are possible of up to 60% of eligible costs. 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 und er 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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
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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 ex tent 
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 statisti cs 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 availa ble. 
 
7.1.10   Grants for municipal project 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  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  17.8 33.9 0.2 
National financed  17.8 33.9 0.2 
 
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: EC Regulation 1198/2006.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.26.30.20.  
 
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 informat ion 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.  Repealed. Last payment 2016.  
 
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.  
 
Informatio n on this subject is not available.  
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  7.2  The Danish EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) programme 2014 -2020  
Investments in the Processing for Fish Products  7.2.1   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Investments in the processing f or fish products.  
Forarbejdning og afsætning.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.7 
National financed  0.0 0.0 0.2 
 
3.-7. Development of the processing industry in order to encourage innovative investments . 
 
Order No. 873 of 27 June 2017 . EC Regulation 508/2014.  
 
The subsidy amounts to 30% of the eligible investment maximum. 15% from the E MFF and 15% 
from the Danish state.  
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act § 24.26.30.  
 
8. For the informat ion 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: 2014 - 2020.  
 
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 determina ble, 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 repr esentative 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.  
 
Investments on Fishing Vessels  7.2.2   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Investments on fishing vessels.  
Investeringer på fiskerfartøjer.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 24.8 
National financed  0.0 0.0 8.3 
 
3.-7. The aim of this measure is to modernise fishing vessels in order to contribute the 
development of a sustainable, viable and competitive fishing industry . 
 
Order No. 873 of 27 June 2017 . EC Regulation 508/2014.  
 
Subsidies amount to 50% (2015) and 40% (2016 ) of the investment if it concerns the landing 
obligation, coastal fisheries or young fishermen. 25% from the E MFF and 25% from the Danish 
State. For all other projects the level of support amount to 30%. 75% from the E MFF and 25% 
from the Danish State. Ap propriation on the Danish Finance Act § 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 on e 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: 2014 - 2020.  
 
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 rece nt 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.  
 
Preparation and implementation in relation to production - and marketing plans  in 7.2.3   
the Fisheries Sector  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Preparation and implementation in relation to production - and marketing plans .   
Udarbejdelse og gennemførelse af produktions - og afsætningsplaner.   
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 7.8 
National financed  0.0 0.0 2.6 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of the scheme is to support preparation and implementation in relation to production - 
and marketing  plans.   
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  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. ) 
 
Order no 497 of 30 may 2016. EC Regulation 508/2014. Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act 
§ 24.26.30.  
 
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 . 
 
Producer Organisations.  
 
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 . 
 
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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 und er 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 period: 2014 -2020.  
 
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 des irable 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.  
 
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Grants for municipal projects for restoration of freshwater systems  7.2.4   
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  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 2.0 
National financed  0.0 0.0 6.2 
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  3.-7. The aim of this measure is to encourage rehabilitation of inland waters, enhancement of 
environment in the framework of the Natura 2000 network, and restocking based on a EU legal 
act. 
 
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 securing good ecological state of the aquatic 
environment. Legal basis: Order no 210 of 24 February 2017. EC Regulation 508/2014. 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.26.30.20.  
 
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: 2014 - 2017.   
 
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 int roduction of the subsidy or preceding the last major change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
7.2.5   LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fund.  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Da nish 
 
LEADER Measure (Local Action Groups), Danish Maritime and Fisheries Fu nd. 
ProjektFLAG EHFF  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 15.2 
National financed  0.0 0.0 8.7 
 
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.  
 
Legal basis: Act No. 19 of 4 January 2017.  
 
Form of subsidy: Grant  
 
Appropriation on the D anish Finance Act § 08.35.08.10.  
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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. p rovide 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: 2014 - 2020. 
 
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 whic h 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.  
 
7.3  Other programmes  
International org anisations in fisheries (ICES, Eurofish etc .) 7.3.1   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Support for office expenses (rent).  
Tilskud til kontorudgifter (leje).  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  6.8 6.9 5.7 
 
3.-7. Support for office expenses (rent) to support international organisations in fisheries (ICES - 
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, Eurofish etc .). 
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.37.50.10.  and §24.37.50. 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  
 
Ongoing programme.   
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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 represe ntative 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.  
 
Fishcare management in water courses,  lakes and coastal waters . 7.3.2   
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Support for fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters.  
Tilskud til fiskepleje i vandløb, søer og kystnære områder.  
 
2. Period covered by the not ification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  27.3 27.0 26.3 
 
3.-7. Support for fishcare management in water courses, lakes and coastal waters . 
 
Appropriation on the Danish Finance Act §24.37.40.10. (of which a part is transferred to the 
separate measure on restoration of watercourses and therefore not included in this paragraph).  
 
8. For the information cited in items 3 to 7 above, the notification does not necessarily have to 
have an independent heading corresponding t o 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  
 
Ongoing measure.   
 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy. The specific 
nature and scope of such s tatistics 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 ma jor change in 
the subsidy.  
 
Information on this subject is not available.  
 
7.3.3   Tax relief from waste water – fish processing  
1. Title of programme in English. Title of programme in Danish  
 
Relief from waste water tax - fishing industry   G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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  Godtgørelse af spildevandsafgiften - fiskeindustrien . 
 
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
 2014  2015  2016  
Mio. DKK  
EU-refunds  0.0 0.0 0.0 
National financed  6.1 8.4 7.0 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The purpose of the scheme is to contribute to a high overall reduction of the discharge of 
pollutants, more specifically nitrogen, phosphorus and orga nic materials.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
 
The legal basis consists of the original consolidation act no. 636 of 21 August 1998 and two acts 
changing the original act – act. No 524 of 17 June 2008 and act no. 522 of 12 June 2009.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concessions, etc. ) 
 
Tax re lief.   
 
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  
 
Companies active in the sectors of fish processing, cellulose or sugar production, and registered in 
accordance with the VAT Law, qualify for an 80% refund of the tax paid. Companies active in the 
sectors of organic pigment, pectin and vitamin production, and registered in accordance with the 
VAT Law, quali fy for a 70% refund of the tax paid. The refund only applies to the part of the tax 
paid exceeding DKK 30 000 (4 020 €) annually and only where at least 80% of the fee is 
attributable to the activities mentioned above. No other differentiation between comp anies applies.  
 
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 i nformation (for the year covered by the 
notification, for the previous year, or both) is not possible, a full explanation  
 
The total budget is DKK 74,285,000. The duration is from 9 April 2014 to 31 December 2021.  
 
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 duration of present programme: 9 April 2014 to 31 December 2021  
 
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 i s desirable that such information include 
statistics of production, consumption, imports and exports of the subsidized product(s) or 
sector(s ): 
 
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  b. For a previous representative year, w hich, 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  GUARANTEE SCHEME  FOR SMALL CARGO SHIP S 
1. Denmark.  
 
2. Fragtskibsordningen (Guarantee Scheme for 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 20 14: 
 
Actual number of guarantees still administered: 3.  
 
Total liability: Approximately DKK 2 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.  
 
9  THE MINISTRY OF HOUS ING, URBAN, AND RURA L AFFAIRS  
1. Title of programme i n 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.  
 
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 5 July 2002 as amended 
by Act no. 430 of 6 June 2005, A ct no. 431 of 6 June 2005, A ct no. 1571 of 20 December  2006, 
and A ct no. 1336 of 19 Decemb er 2008.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.7  
 
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5-7.  The policy objective of the support scheme is to sustain the population on the 
aforementioned 27 islands. Alth ough the primary objective of the subsidy is to preserve existing 
and establish new workplaces, a wide range of projects and activities are supported. The subsidy is 
mainly awarded to projects intending to establish or expand existing production -, processi ng-, 
service -, and tourism -related businesses, cultural activities, and projects sustaining social life in 
the island communities (e.g. restoration of village halls). Anyone, including local authorities, can 
apply for the subsidy. The conditions for suppor t 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 given to private applicants, and businesses, which 
are deemed c apable of profiting from the investments made using the funds .  
 
8. For the information cited in items 5  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 at tached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement . 
 
Permanent scheme. Loans are awarded as interest -free 10 year loans, which are installment free 
for the initial three years. Grants are to be used in line with the 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 de terminable, 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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