€750,000 for cleaner water and climate adaptation
The province of Groningen, together with the Noorderzijlvest and Hunze en Aa's water boards, is making more than €750,000 in subsidies available for projects that contribute to improving water quality and climate-neutral agriculture. This is necessary because the agricultural sector is increasingly facing the consequences of climate change, such as too much or too little water. Farmers in Groningen from the Noorderzijlvest and Hunze en Aa's water boards can participate in the projects, which are part of theDelta Plan for Agricultural Water Management - provinciegroningen.nl (DAW).
Climate farmers
The subsidy is intended for two new DAW projects, which are currently being set up. One of these is the Climate Farmers project, in which farmers in Groningen in the Noorderzijlvest water board management area can learn and exchange knowledge about what climate change means for their businesses. And what measures they can take to make their businesses climate-proof. More information about this project can be found on the websitecollectiefgroningenwest.nl/klimaatboeren. Registration is now open.
Lower emissions on your property or yard
Farmers in Groningen in the Hunze en Aa's water board management area can receive subsidies through the Plot and Yard Emission Reduction project for implementing physical measures to reduce or prevent emissions per plot. Registration for this project is not yet possible. More information will be provided at a later date. Farmers can already express their interest in this project viadawnoordnederland.nl.
Previous projects
Within DAW, farmers are working together to create future-proof agriculture. Previous subsidy rounds have already resulted in ten projects in the province of Groningen, which are currently being completed or are in progress. One of these projects is Weide & Water (Meadow & Water), which focuses on the soil. In study groups, the 85 participating farmers are investigating how they can improve soil structure. They also go out into the field with experts to examine the subsoil and receive advice on concrete measures they can take on their own farms.
Collaboration
Provinces, water boards, LTO Noord, and agricultural collectives are working closely together to achieve cleaner water and better soil quality. Agreements on this have been laid down in the Delta Plan for Agricultural Water Management. This broad collaboration is crucial to the success of the projects. For more information, visit:dawnoordnederland.nl.