Order No. 251 on subsidy for the establishment of farrowing units. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock Keyword Farming Subsidy/incentive Contract/agreement Agricultural development Animal welfare Swine Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 19 March 2015. Abstract The Order sets regulations concerning the grant of subsidy for the investment in sustainable housing facilities for farrowing pens. The Danish AgriFish Agency regulates this Order and is authorized to grant subsidy for projects related to the conversion of these buildings. Approval of subsidy grants shall be given to agricultural farmers primarily working at least 830 working hours in this sector. The Agency shall publish criteria for applying online and applications should be submitted from 19 March and received by the Agency no later than 19 May 2015. Criteria for granting subsidy is based on the approval from public authorities and for an eligibility of min. 300 000 DKK. The farrowing pens in the housing unit must be of 5-10 square meters, with a stable system expandable to a maximum of 1 500 cubic meters. The project should be accessible for supervisory and inspection purposes. Additionally, eligible project costs may include costs for equipment associated with the rebuilding or new construction; and for architectural, engineering and other professional services’ fees implemented during the project. It is NOT permitted to grant subsidies to projects receiving other EU funding, for the purchase or leasing of equipment, and for expenditures in adherence to article 69 of Council Regulation No. 1303/2013. Decisions taken by the Agency may be appealed through the AgriFish Appeal centre. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EU) No. 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. Legislation | European Union | 2013 Keyword: Special fund, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Climate change, Gender Source: FAO, FAOLEX Rural Development Act (No. 18 of 2017). Legislation | Denmark | 2014 (2017) Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Sustainable development, Environmental planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 896 on subsidy for the establishment of farrowing units. Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Animal welfare, Subsidy/incentive, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX