Netherlands Dairy Farming Extensification Scheme
Summary
The European Commission published Decision SA.119985 finding that the Netherlands dairy farming extensification scheme does not constitute state aid. The scheme operates under Agricultural Guidelines 2023 with legal basis Article 107(3)(c) TFEU, providing direct grants for agri-environment-climate commitments. The decision was issued on 14 April 2026 with scheme duration until 31 May 2031.
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The European Commission issued Decision SA.119985 finding that the Netherlands extensification scheme for dairy farming does not constitute state aid under EU law. The scheme is based on Article 107(3)(c) TFEU and Agricultural Guidelines 2023, providing direct grants for agri-environment-climate commitments in dairy farming.\n\nAgricultural firms engaged in dairy farming in the Netherlands should note this decision clarifies the regulatory treatment of extensification payments under EU state aid rules. The finding that measures do not constitute aid simplifies compliance and may facilitate broader uptake of environmentally-friendly farming practices without triggering state aid notification requirements.
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SA.119985
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Extensification scheme for dairy farming (SEM)
Last decision date: 14.04.2026 Primary objective(s): Agriculture; Forestry; Rural areas Aid for agri-environment-climate commitments Legal basis primary: Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas Legal basis secondary: Agricultural Guidelines 2023 Aid instrument: Direct grant Case type: Scheme Legislative sector: Agriculture and Rural Development DG Notification / registration date: 19.02.2026 Duration: Until 31.05.2031 Decisions Decision finding that the measures do not constitute aid of 14.04.2026
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