Grants for the Introduction and Maintenance of Organic Farming (Extensification Guideline 2023)
The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern supports agricultural businesses in introducing and maintaining organic farming. This program offers per-hectare grants for various crop types and contributes to the sustainable improvement of production conditions, while considering environmental and nature protection.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus
Funding is aimed at agricultural businesses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that wish to introduce or continue organic farming. Natural or legal persons and their associations engaged in agricultural activity are supported.
What is Funded: Measures and Eligible Crops
The funding focuses on the conversion and continuation of organic farming throughout the entire farm. Eligible areas are specifically defined, and certain crops receive fixed grants per hectare.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant with specific annual amounts per hectare, depending on the crop type and whether it concerns introduction or maintenance. The commitment period is five years, with the introduction being separately funded for two years.
Conditions and Requirements: Funding Guidelines and Obligations
Applicants must meet certain requirements, including adherence to a 5-year commitment period for organic farming across the entire farm. Additionally, specific conditions regarding land, livestock numbers, and controls must be observed.
Application Procedure: Process and Deadlines
The application for funding must be submitted annually by December 31st of the previous year electronically via the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Agricultural Application Portal. Disbursement occurs after the services have been rendered in the respective commitment year.
Legal Basis: Legal Anchorage of Funding
The funding is based on the Extensification Guideline 2023 of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is embedded in a comprehensive legal framework that includes European and national regulations as well as state laws.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
1,300 € per hectare
Deadline:
31.12.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Climate Protection, Agriculture, Rural Areas and Environment Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Managed By:
State Office for Agriculture and Environment (StALU)
Additional Partners:
Ministry of Finance (agreement), State Audit Office (agreement), Deloitte GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (certifying body)