A lot of money to a few farmers
Distribution of CAP payments in the EU is skewed
About 75% of farmers in the European Union (EU) received less than €2015 in CAP payments in 5.000. On the other hand, 0,2% of European farmers were paid more than €150.000. This is apparent from a report by Wageningen Economic Research (WUR).
The group that received more than €150.000 consists of about 16.000 farmers; of which 100 Dutch farmers. About 1/4 of the 75% farmers who received less than $5.000 were credited less than $500.
In 2015, 81% of farmers in the EU received 20% of income payments. A large group of farmers therefore receives relatively few supplements, while a small group of farmers receives a relatively large number of supplements.
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The Netherlands less unequal
In the Netherlands, the distribution is less unequal than the European average. In 2015, 56% of farmers in our country received 20% of the payments. The Netherlands is therefore in third place in terms of countries where CAP money is distributed most evenly. Belgium and France score comparable to the Netherlands.
In Germany, a remarkably large proportion of farmers receive only 20% of the CAP money. Slovakia and the Czech Republic score the worst. There, about 90% of the CAP money goes to 20% of the farmers. This skewed distribution is due to the fact that the group of farmers with few hectares in the EU is much larger than the group with many hectares. Country-specific elements such as linked payments also play a role.
According to the study, the allowances make up about 33% of the household income for the lower income classes, while this percentage is 50% for the higher income groups.
Anne-Jan Doorn
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