Order No. 896 on subsidy for the establishment of farrowing units. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Subsidy/incentive Swine Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 August 2014. The Order shall continue to apply to commitments made and applications received by the Danish AgriFish Agency before 1 August 2014. Abstract The Order sets regulations concerning the grant of subsidy for the investment in establishing sustainable housing facilities for farrowing pens. The Danish AgriFish Agency may, within the allocated funding framework grant subsidy for projects related to the conversion of these housings or buildings. Approval of subsidy grants shall be given to farmers primarily working on agricultural holdings consisting of at least 830 working hours. Calculation hourly rates are listed in Appendix 1. The Agency shall publish conditions for applying for grants online and applications should be submitted between from 18 August and received by the Agency no later than 15 September 2014. 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 by the authorities. 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. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Rural Development Act (No. 316 of 2007). Legislation | Denmark | 2007 Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Repeals Order No. 1095 on subsidy for the establishment of farrowing units. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 251 on subsidy for the establishment of farrowing units. Legislation | Denmark | 2015 Keyword: Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Contract/agreement, Agricultural development, Animal welfare, Swine, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX