Government approved RON 779 mil in state aid for agricultural producers
19.10.2011
The Government has approved state aid worth more than 779 million Lei for agricultural producers for 2011-2012. According to Prime Minister Emil Boc, the largest share, of 380 million, will go towards subsidising diesel fuel used in agriculture, since October 1st 2011 to September 30th 2012.
According to a draft decision of the Ministry for Agriculture, state aid will be offered annually, twice yearly and quarterly for the timeframe October 2011 – December 2012. From October 16th 2011 until April 15th 2012, RON 350 million will be allotted for rural development activities – agro-environment initiatives and animal welfare, and 8.5 million for October 1st 2011 – September 30th 2012 for animal husbandry. During the entire length of 2012 RON 42 mil will be used to pay insurance premiums.
Prime Minister Boc also stated that from October 16th per surface payments will begin, in the form of a 42 Euros / hectare advancement.
Keywords: ajutor de statsubvenţiiagricultură