The provisions in this Order apply to the specific financial support granted to farmers. Extensive farming in eligible areas where single payment scheme for the limited use of nitrogen and without the use of plant protection procedures applies, may be used for organic agricultural production. The purpose of the Order is to promote organic agricultural production, which can help increase biodiversity and reduce loss of nutrients and pesticides from agriculture to water. The Order consists of 12 Chapters: Scheme content and purpose (1); Definitions (2); Application for subsidy (3); Prioritization of grant applications (4); Areas for which aid may be granted (5); Conditions for support, other commitments and aid rate (6); Reduction of support (7); Cross-compliance (8); Transfer of holdings (9); Control (10); Penalties (10); Entry into force (12).
Denmark · 2012-01-27