Background Economy
Extensive livestock farmers receive considerably more than arable farmers
Farming near a Natura 2000 area presents numerous challenges and uncertainties. Dairy farmers who are unwilling to stop or relocate have been eligible for subsidies to extensify their farms since 2024. This scheme will also be extended to arable farmers in the spring of 2026. Whether this scheme will be widely used remains to be seen. The compensation for arable farmers is up to €1.410 per hectare lower than for dairy farmers.
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