Shortened cultivation of catch crops already possible in 2018

Minister Carola Schouten (Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality) announced that the reduction of the minimum cultivation period for catch crops to 8 weeks will already be permitted in 2018. Schouten announced this in a letter to parliament.

The shortened cultivation period was expected to take effect in 2019. This is because any changes to the implementation of the greening must be reported no later than 1 August prior to the year of entry into force (in this case August 2017). 

Previously became RVO already announced that this reduction will be allowed for the catch crops that are sown directly with the main crop.

Comply with Ecological Focus Area
To receive the greening premium from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), arable farmers must meet the requirement of an Ecological Focus Area. This can be completed by growing a catch crop.

Schouten will now adjust the Direct Payments Implementation Regulations as soon as possible.

View the full Parliamentary letter here.

Anne-Jan Doorn

Anne Jan Doorn is an arable expert at Boerenbusiness. He writes about the various arable farming markets and also focuses on the land and energy market.

aj.doorn@boerenbusiness. Nl

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