Order No. 897 on investment subsidies for new green processes and technologies in agricultural production. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere, Environment gen. Keyword Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Farming Soil pollution/quality Air quality/air pollution Emissions Pollution control Fertilizers/nutrients Pesticides Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 August 2014. Abstract The purpose of this Order is to grant financial support/subsidy to farmers for their investment in processes and technologies used in agriculture production with the aim of reducing environmental and climate pollution through the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases and ammonia from livestock and manure; the reduction of pesticide use; the reduction in loss of nutrients during feeding, digestion in manure application; the reduction of energy, water, nutrients or pesticides in horticulture; the establishment of environmentally friendly production to reduce emissions from the meat sector (pork and beef). For each of these actions, the Agency edits and updates a list of proven effective technologies applied, and which can be accessible online. Appendix 1 lists the calculated time rate applied to farmer’s agricultural activities – necessary to apply for the subsidy requirement. Criteria for obtaining such subsidies is based on public authority approval of procedures and completion date of projects aiming to the reduction of pesticide use, retention of nutrients from the soil, scraping systems for the cleaning of floors in livestock air purification/ventilation systems. The criteria for grant of subsidy extends to projects or parts thereof covered by EU procurement rules and with an eligibility of minimum DKK 100 000 for projects completed no later than 1 August 2015. 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 Repeals Order No. 569 on investment subsidies in new green processes and technologies in agricultural production. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 250 on investment subsidies for new green processes and technologies in agricultural production. Legislation | Denmark | 2015 Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Farming, Soil pollution/quality, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Climate change Source: FAO, FAOLEX