As of this year, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will be using satellite images for the first time when checking the cultivation of catch crops. This was reported by the NVWA on Tuesday 19 September.
By using satellite images, the NVWA can see more quickly whether the plot is being cultivated with a catch crop. Growers on sandy and loess soils are obliged to grow a catch crop after the cultivation of maize and silage.
Condition for CAP subsidy
Growing a catch crop is a condition for receiving subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In addition, it is a condition to be allowed to use the derogation.
If it emerges during an inspection that this requirement has not been met, the grower may be fined and/or lose his derogation. Arable farmers can also use catch crops to qualify for the greening premium from the CAP.
Reduce leaching to surface water
The catch crop absorbs the nitrogen that is left behind in the soil. This reduces the leaching to the surface water. Examples of permitted catch crops include radish, grass, triticale and winter wheat.
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