The Order sets regulations concerning the grant of subsidy for the investment in sustainable housing facilities for farrowing pens. The Danish AgriFish Agency regulates this Order and is authorized to grant subsidy for projects related to the conversion of these buildings. Approval of subsidy grants shall be given to agricultural farmers primarily working at least 830 working hours in this sector. The Agency shall publish criteria for applying online and applications should be submitted from 19 March and received by the Agency no later than 19 May 2015. Criteria for granting subsidy is based on the approval from public authorities and for an eligibility of min. 300 000 DKK. The farrowing pens in the housing unit must be of 5-10 square meters, with a stable system expandable to a maximum of 1 500 cubic meters. The project should be accessible for supervisory and inspection purposes. Additionally, eligible project costs may include costs for equipment associated with the rebuilding or new construction; and for architectural, engineering and other professional services fees implemented during the project. It is NOT permitted to grant subsidies to projects receiving other EU funding, for the purchase or leasing of equipment, and for expenditures in adherence to article 69 of Council Regulation No. 1303/2013. Decisions taken by the Agency may be appealed through the AgriFish Appeal centre.
The Order consists of 12 Chapters and 2 Appendices: Scope and purpose (1); Definitions (2); Administration (3); Criteria for the grant of subsidy (4); Projects for the renovation of existing buildings with the aim of establishing free operation in farrowing (5); Projects related to the establishment of new farrowing with loose operations (6); Amendments and transfer of agreement (7); Disboursement of subsidy (8); Duty of notification (9); Cancellation of agreements and repayment of subsidy (10); Appeals (11); Entry into force (12).