EN Official Journal of the European Union C 133/12

Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1857/2006 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production of agricultural products

(2007/C 133/06)

XA Number: XA 35/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: South West of England

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Rural Enterprise Gateway's Collaboration Service

Legal basis: Section 5 of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 9.4.2007-31.3.2008: GBP 62 000

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is 100 %

Date of implementation: The scheme will start on 9 April 2007.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 9 April 2007. It will close to new applicants on the 31 March 2008. The last payment will be made by 30 June 2008.

Objective of aid: Sectoral development. The aim of the scheme is to encourage, promote and support collaborative activity between agricultural and land-based businesses. The aid will be paid in line with Article 15 of Regulation 1857/2006 and the eligible costs will be consultancy services.

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme applies to all agricultural businesses active in the production of agricultural products only. The scheme will also be available to agricultural processing and marketing businesses and non agricultural businesses.

Name and address of the granting authority: The statutory body responsible for the scheme is:

South West Regional Development Agency

Sterling House

Dix's Field

Exeter EX1 1QA

United Kingdom

The organisation operating the scheme is:

Business Link Devon and Cornwall Ltd

Web-Address: http://www.sw-gateway.com/weblive_documents/PN632006REGCollaborationService(SW)23Feb07.doc

Alternatively, you can access information on this scheme via the UK's central web listing for exempted agricultural State aid schemes:

http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Other information: The scheme will be made available to all businesses active in the wider supply chain for agricultural products. Accordingly, some of the businesses might not be active in the agricultural production. Aid to non-agricultural businesses will be paid with regard to Commission Regulation 1998/2006 on non de-minimis aid.

No payments will be made to producers who are given technical support in accordance with Article 15 of the Regulation.

Further and more detailed information relating to eligibility and rules for the scheme can be found in the web links above.

Signed on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8B, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Sqaure

Westminster

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

XA Number: XA 36/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: England

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Environment Sensitive Farming — Practical advice for land managers (England)

Legal basis: The scheme is non-statutory. The Agriculture Act 1986 (Section 1) provides the legal base for the provision by Government of advice in connection with any agricultural activity.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 5 April 2007 — February 2008: GBP 540 000

Maximum aid intensity: The aid intensity is 100 %.

Date of implementation: The scheme will start on 5 April 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 5 April 2007. It will close on the 31 March 2008. The last date for applications is 1 October 2007. The last payment will be made on 15 February 2008.

Objective of aid: Sectoral development. This is a programme for practising farmers. The purpose of the programme, consisting of a range of conferences, workshops, farm walks, advice visits, group meetings and seminars, is to help farmers understand the effects of their farm practices on the wider environment. This will increase the professionalism of the sector.

The aid will be paid in line with Article 15 of Regulation 1857/2006 and the eligible costs will be costs of organising and delivering training programmes. No payments will be made direct to the beneficiary.

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme is open to businesses producing any type of agricultural product.

Name and address of the granting authority: The statutory body responsible for the scheme is:

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Nobel House

17 Smith Square

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

The organisation operating the scheme is:

Natural England

Land Management & Advisory Services

Eastbrook

Shaftesbury Road

Cambridge CB2 8DR

Cambs

United Kingdom

Web-Address: http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Click on ‘Farming Activities Programme (England)’. Alternatively, you can go direct to

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/planning/farming-wildlife/docs/StateAidEnvironmentSensitiveFarming.pdf

Other information: —

Further and more detailed information relating to eligibility and rules for the scheme can be found in the web links above

Signed and dated on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rual Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8B, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Sqaure

Westminster

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

XA Number: XA 37/07

Member State: United Kingdom

Region: South West of England

Title of Aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Rural Enterprise Gateway Doing Things Differently Programme

Legal basis: Section 5 of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: 17 April 2007 — 31 March 2008: GBP 1 300 000

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of implementation: The scheme will start on 17 April 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The scheme will begin on 17 April 2007. It will close to new applicants on 31 March 2008. The last date for submitting grant claims is 31 May 2008.

Objective of aid: Sectoral development. The aim of the scheme is to encourage collaboration between businesses and provide technical support to clusters of agricultural and land-based businesses for the purposes of assisting their development and improving business efficiency.

The eligible costs will be consultancy services in line with Article 15 of Regulation 1857/2006.

Sector(s) concerned: The scheme is open to all sub-sectors.

Name and address of the granting authority: The statutory body responsible for the scheme is:

South West Regional Development Agency

Sterling House

Dix's Field

Exeter EX1 1QA

United Kingdom

The organisation operating the scheme is:

Business Link Devon and Cornwall

Tamar Science Park

Derriford

Plymouth PL6 8BT

United Kingdom

Web-Address: http://www.sw-gateway.com/weblive_documents/PN65200622Mar07.doc

Alternatively, you can access information on this scheme via the UK's central web listing for exempted agricultural State aid schemes

http://defraweb/farm/policy/state-aid/setup/exist-exempt.htm

Other information: The scheme will be made available to all rural businesses, not just farmers. Aid to non-agricultural businesses and those included with the processing and marketing of Agricultural products will be paid with regard to Commission Regulation 1998/2006 on de minimis aid.

No direct payments will be made to producers in accordance with Article 15 (3) of the Regulation 1857/2006.

Signed on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK competent authority)

Neil Marr

Agricultural State Aid

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Area 8B, 9 Millbank

C/o Nobel House

17 Smith Sqaure

Westminster

London SW1P 3JR

United Kingdom

XA number: XA 40/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Vlaamse Confederatie van het Paard vzw

Legal basis:

— 10 december 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van paardachtigen 23 december 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van paardachtigen

— 10 décembre 1992 — Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des équidés. 23 décembre 1992 — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 84 750

Maximum intensity of the aid: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books.

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: To support small and medium-sized enterprises and sectoral development. Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Equine animals (horses, donkeys)

Name and address of the granting authority:

Departement Landbouw en Visserij Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling Ellips, 6e verdieping Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/paard.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 41/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Vlaams Fokkerijcentrum vzw

Legal basis:

— 2 september 2005 — Besluit van de Vlaamse Regering betreffende de uitbouw van fokkerijstructuren in Vlaanderen 25 oktober 2005 — Ministerieel besluit houdende de organisatie van de uitbouw van fokkerijstructuren in Vlaanderen

— 2 septembre 2005. — Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand relatif au développement des structures d'élevage en Flandre. 25 octobre 2005. — Aarrêté ministériel relatif à l'organisation du développement des structures d'élevage en Flandre.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 96 750

Maximum intensity of the aid: 100 % (granted by means of subsidised services)

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is provided for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: To support small and medium-sized enterprises and sectoral development.

Article 15(2)(c): concerning advertisement services provided by third parties, that are not the costs of permanent or recurrent services, as is the company's normal business expenditure, e.g. on routine tax advice, regular legal services or advertising;

Article 15(2)(d): concerning the organisation of and participation in forums to share knowledge between businesses, competitions, exhibitions and fairs.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Animal production

Name and address of the granting authority:

Departement Landbouw en Visserij Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling Ellips, 6e verdieping Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/fokkerij.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 42/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish Authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Kleine Herkauwers Vlaanderen vzw

Legal basis:

— 20 oktober 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen 21 oktober 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen

— 20 octobre 1992. Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine 21 octobre 1992. — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 59 000

Maximum intensity of the aid: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books.

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books;

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Sheep and goats

Name and address of the granting authority:

Departement Landbouw en Visserij Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling Ellips, 6e verdieping Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/schaap.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 43/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish Authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: Steunpunt Levend Erfgoed vzw

Legal basis:

— 20 oktober 1992 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen 21 oktober 1992 — Ministerieel besluit betreffende de verbetering van de schapen- en geitenrassen

— 20 octobre 1992. Arrêté royal relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine 21 octobre 1992. — Arrêté ministériel relatif à l'amélioration des espèces ovine et caprine

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 13 000

Maximum intensity of the aid: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books;

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: Article 16(1)(a): aid at a rate of up to 100 % to cover the administrative costs of the establishment and maintenance of herd books;

Article 16(1)(g): aid at a rate of up to 100 % of the costs of TSE tests.

Economic sector(s) concerned: Sheep

Name and address of the granting authority:

Departement Landbouw en Visserij Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling Ellips, 6e verdieping Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/rassen.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

XA number: XA 45/07

Member State: Belgium

Region: Flemish Authority: Department for Agriculture and Fisheries

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid: VEPEK

Legal basis: 2 juni 1998 — Koninklijk besluit betreffende de zoötechnische en genealogische voorschriften voor de verbetering en de instandhouding van de pluimvee- en konijnenrassen

2 JUIN 1998. — Arrêté royal relatif aux conditions zootechniques et généalogiques régissant l'amélioration et la conservation des races avicoles et cunicoles.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: EUR 21 500

Maximum intensity of the aid: 100 % (granted by means of subsidised services)

Date of implementation:

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: The subsidy is granted for the 2007 financial year.

Objective: To support small and medium-sized enterprises and sectoral development.

Article 15(2)(c): concerning advertisement services provided by third parties, that are not the costs of permanent or recurrent services, as is the company's normal business expenditure, e.g. on routine tax advice, regular legal services or advertising;

Economic sector(s) concerned: Poultry en rabbits

Name and address of the granting authority:

Departement Landbouw en Visserij Duurzame Landbouwontwikkeling Ellips, 6e verdieping Koning Albert II laan 35, bus 40 B-1030 Brussel

Website: http://www2.vlaanderen.be/ned/sites/landbouw/dier/pluim.html

Other information: —

Jules Van Liefferinge

Secretary-General

Aid No: XA 50/07

Member State: France

Region: —

Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving an individual aid: Soutien aux recherches de la filière ‘fourrages déshydratés’ (Assistance for research in the dehydrated fodder sector)

Legal Basis: Articles L 621-1 et suivants du Code Rural

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or overall amount of individual aid granted to the company: maximum cost estimated at EUR 150 000

Maximum aid intensity: 60 % of research costs

Date of implementation: as from the date of acknowledgement of receipt by the Commission and, if possible, as from April 2007

Duration of scheme or individual aid award: 2007-08

Objective of aid: Under a research and development plan targeting dehydrated fodder, support is to be provided for measures aimed at reinforcing this industry, which offers an alternative to European dependence on vegetable protein by optimising its processes and making them safer. The ONIGC will thus concentrate its support on two sets of priority measures:

The first set of measures is aimed at reducing energy consumption throughout the industry.

Work will be carried out with a view to reducing the moisture content of fodder by optimising the equipment used to harvest lucerne, particularly by means of moisture-extraction techniques employed on plants in the field.

In the interests of sustainable development, dehydration firms will invest in research into new, more economical dehydration methods or technology, particularly those using bio-fuels.

The second set of measures supported by the Office is aimed at assuring users of the food safety of the final product: this involves extending research into possible contaminants during the period of production of dehydrated lucerne, from harvesting until delivery to the final customer. The work on new sources of potential contaminants will comprise, first, a phase of bibliographic research on food contamination and, subsequently, the implementation of a monitoring plan (sampling, drawing up analyses, control plan).

Sectors(s) concerned: research and development in the dehydrated fodder sector.

Name and address of the granting authority:

Office National Interprofessionnel des Grandes Cultures (ONIGC) Service des Statistiques et de l'Orientation 21, avenue Bosquet F-75341 Paris cedex 07

Website address: www.onigc.fr (rubrique actualités en cours)