Major concerns at LTO over tightening CAP conditions | Melkvee.nl

The stricter rules particularly affect GAEC 2 (Protection of peat meadows and wetlands). This may lead to restrictions on the building plan. There may also be stricter requirements for participation in the environmental scheme, and there is a risk of reduced support for the Common Agricultural Policy if the Labour Inspectorate finds something wrong. Voglens LTO, there will be double fines.

Significant impact

According to the LTO, the proposal to tighten GAMC 2 requirements could have serious consequences for individual businesses. “On land parcels designated as ‘coastal plain peat,’ only grass and wetland crops may be grown. Businesses that wish to qualify for the basic premium and the environmental scheme are not allowed to choose other crops. This has significant financial consequences, with the risk that entrepreneurs may opt out of the CAP.

More management

This spring, the European Commission presented proposals to ease the administrative burden on farmers. The current proposals run counter to this movement. “LTO believes that by imposing increasingly stringent requirements on the CAP (basic premium for) the target range of the CAP is shrinking. In other words: farmers are more likely to decide whether to participate or not.

LTO believes that the goal should be maximum participation of agricultural entrepreneurs. “After all, if everyone takes small steps for the climate, the environment and water, we will achieve more than if an increasingly large group withdraws due to unachievable stringent requirements. LTO is in contact with the LVVN Ministry on this matter and insists on careful consideration before submitting proposals to the European Commission.