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Organic farming conversion aid (CAB)
FarmerRecurringSubsidy
Per-hectare aid to support the switch to organic farming.
In detail
The organic conversion aid supports farmers converting their plots to organic farming, over a five-year commitment. The per-hectare amount varies widely by crop type (from a few dozen euros to several hundred), within a per-farm cap. It is requested via the CAP declaration.
Eligibility conditions
Five-year commitment per plot; plots newly notified as in organic conversion; to be entered in the CAP declaration. Higher cap for young farmers.
How to get it
- Notify your organic activity to the Organic Agency
- Engage a certification body
- Declare the converting plots on TéléPAC
- Tick the organic conversion aid
Prepare your application
Documents usually required. Tick as you go — your progress is saved.
Indicative list. Check exact documents on the official site.
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