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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021
Animal protection, Plant protection, Sustainable…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Sustainable agriculture management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
UK Government: Common Agricultural Policy –…
UK Government: Common Agricultural Policy – European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF – Direct aids and interventions in markets ("First Pillar")): The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of agricultural subsidies providing support for farming, environmental measures and rural development. (...)
This includes the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) which offers a basic layer of income support to farmers that is decoupled from production; greening payments aimed at benefiting the environment (including crop diversification, maintaining permanent grassland and dedicating 5% of arable land to "ecologically beneficial elements"); and payments to young farmers (no more than 40 years of age) to help support the setting up of agricultural holdings. To receive full payment, applicants must also meet minimum standards on the environment, animal and plant health and animal welfare. (...)
Environment related objective
To provide support for farming, environmental measures and rural development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UK Government: Common Agricultural Policy – European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF – Direct aids and interventions in markets ("First Pillar")): The EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a system of agricultural subsidies providing support for farming, environmental measures and rural development. (...)
This includes the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) which offers a basic layer of income support to farmers that is decoupled from production; greening payments aimed at benefiting the environment (including crop diversification, maintaining permanent grassland and dedicating 5% of arable land to "ecologically beneficial elements"); and payments to young farmers (no more than 40 years of age) to help support the setting up of agricultural holdings. To receive full payment, applicants must also meet minimum standards on the environment, animal and plant health and animal welfare. (...)
Payments are made to businesses operating within the agricultural sector, with the majority of payments provided to agricultural producers.
Type of measure
Grants.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The current direct payment schemes have operated since 2015 and direct payments will continue after December 2020.
Keywords
Eco
Environment
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Climate change…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable forestry management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Forestry
UK Government: Common Agricultural Policy –…
UK Government: Common Agricultural Policy – European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD):
(...) The aim of the EAFRD is to support rural development programmes which aim to achieve at least four of the six key priorities:
• Foster knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas;
• Enhance viability/competitiveness of all types of agriculture, promote innovation and sustainable forest management;
• Promote food chain organisation, animal welfare and risk management in agriculture;
• Restore, preserve and enhance ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry;
• Promote resource efficiency and shift towards low carbon and climate resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors;
(...)
Environment related objective
To provide support for farming, environmental measures and rural development
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UK Government: Common Agricultural Policy – European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD):
(...) The aim of the EAFRD is to support rural development programmes which aim to achieve at least four of the six key priorities:
• Foster knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas;
• Enhance viability/competitiveness of all types of agriculture, promote innovation and sustainable forest management;
• Promote food chain organisation, animal welfare and risk management in agriculture;
• Restore, preserve and enhance ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry;
• Promote resource efficiency and shift towards low carbon and climate resilient economy in the agriculture, food and forestry sectors;
(...)
Financial assistance provided to businesses within the agriculture, food and forestry sectors. This includes farmers, land managers, forest holders, SMEs and rural businesses.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Agreements entered into under the 2014 December 2020 MFF remain subject to EU law by virtue of Article 138 of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Keywords
Climate
Eco
Environment
Forest
Green
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Manufacturing
Scottish Government: Food Processing Marketing…
Scottish Government: Food Processing Marketing and Co operation (FPMC) Grant Scheme:
The Food Processing Marketing and Co operation (FPMC) Grants Scheme can provide support grants to suppliers and producers to contribute to the government's overall vision for food and drink in Scotland, which is to be a Good Food Nation. The food and drink sector can also help to make Scotland healthier, wealthier and smarter, with stronger communities and production that is socially and environmentally sustainable.
Environment related objective
To make the food and drink sector more environmentally sustainable
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Scottish Government: Food Processing Marketing and Co operation (FPMC) Grant Scheme:
The Food Processing Marketing and Co operation (FPMC) Grants Scheme can provide support grants to suppliers and producers to contribute to the government's overall vision for food and drink in Scotland, which is to be a Good Food Nation. The food and drink sector can also help to make Scotland healthier, wealthier and smarter, with stronger communities and production that is socially and environmentally sustainable.
The Food Processing Marketing and Co operation (FPMC) Grant Scheme provides financial assistance to food/drink businesses in Scotland with start up grants and development grants for existing food/drink businesses in Scotland. Subsidy per unit varies per project.
Type of measure
Financial assistance takes the form of direct grants and is provided through conditionally repayable contributions to commercial (i.e., private sector) food and drink businesses and food and drink organisations.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
June 2015 – December 2020.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021 Sustainable forestry management Grants and direct payments Forestry
Scottish Government: Forestry Grant Scheme: The…
Scottish Government: Forestry Grant Scheme:
The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) supports the forestry sector in Scotland by providing a range of grants for woodland creation and the sustainable management of existing woodlands. The Scottish Government has set out a vision for forestry through the Scottish Forestry Strategy – this recognises that forestry is a long term activity and that forests should be sustainably managed to provide economic, environmental and social benefits.
The scheme provides support for a range of activities, including the creation and sustainable management of woodland and forests, the protection from the impacts of non routine pests and diseases, as well as the development of the small scale premium softwood and hardwood processing sector.
Environment related objective
To provide support for the creation and sustainable management of woodland and forests
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Scottish Government: Forestry Grant Scheme:
The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) supports the forestry sector in Scotland by providing a range of grants for woodland creation and the sustainable management of existing woodlands. The Scottish Government has set out a vision for forestry through the Scottish Forestry Strategy – this recognises that forestry is a long term activity and that forests should be sustainably managed to provide economic, environmental and social benefits.
The scheme provides support for a range of activities, including the creation and sustainable management of woodland and forests, the protection from the impacts of non routine pests and diseases, as well as the development of the small scale premium softwood and hardwood processing sector.
Scheme is available to private landowners such as farmers, private forest owners and small and medium scale forest businesses. Grants are based on 80 100% of 'standard costs' which sets out the average cost for carrying out a forest activity. The standard costs have been independently verified. Projects are selected through a competitive monthly process.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The programme commenced from May 2015 and continued until 30 December 2020 under the EU regulations, but the Forestry Grant Scheme continues under retained EU law.
FGS is ongoing, with the intention for the scheme to operate indefinitely. No major changes to the scheme are expected until at least March 2024, after which there may be the option to revise.
Keywords
Environment
Forest
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Bailiwick of Jersey: Rural Support Scheme (RSS): …
Bailiwick of Jersey: Rural Support Scheme (RSS):
The aim of the Rural Support Scheme (RSS) is to incentivise farms in Jersey to deliver an integrated and sustainable agricultural production model based on world class consumer and customer assurance schemes, in order to increase productivity, reduce the environmental impact of farming and establish Jersey as the first jurisdiction in the world where all farms are LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Global Standard accredited.
Environment related objective
To encourage sustainable agriculture, and which deliver increased agricultural productivity and reduced environmental impact from farming activity
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bailiwick of Jersey: Rural Support Scheme (RSS):
The aim of the Rural Support Scheme (RSS) is to incentivise farms in Jersey to deliver an integrated and sustainable agricultural production model based on world class consumer and customer assurance schemes, in order to increase productivity, reduce the environmental impact of farming and establish Jersey as the first jurisdiction in the world where all farms are LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Global Standard accredited.
The RSS is targeted at commercial agriculturalists (defined as those commercial farming businesses which have a minimum annual GBP 40,000 gross margin) or smallholders (part time or small farming businesses which have a minimum annual GBP 5,000 gross margin).
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2017 – 2021.
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Energy conservation and efficiency, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Fisheries
Isle of Man: Agriculture and Fisheries Grant…
Isle of Man: Agriculture and Fisheries Grant Scheme 2016 (AFGS):
The objective of this scheme is to aid development within the Isle of Man's farming, fisheries and food production sectors by supporting commercial businesses in making investments to improve the sustainability of businesses. This scheme aims to contribute towards the Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture's (DEFA) objective of achieving a reliable, sustainable and self reliant food chain. (...)
Environment related objective
To preserve and improve the natural environment, hygiene conditions and animal welfare standards and reduce energy use
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Isle of Man: Agriculture and Fisheries Grant Scheme 2016 (AFGS):
The objective of this scheme is to aid development within the Isle of Man's farming, fisheries and food production sectors by supporting commercial businesses in making investments to improve the sustainability of businesses. This scheme aims to contribute towards the Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture's (DEFA) objective of achieving a reliable, sustainable and self reliant food chain. (...)
The subsidy is paid to individual business who have applied to the Scheme. The payment is calculated as a percentage of approved expenditure incurred by the applicant.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The AFGS was introduced in April 2016. The scheme is ongoing and subject to periodic review.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Fish
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/GBR United Kingdom 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
UK Government: European Maritime and Fisheries…
UK Government: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF):
The EMFF promotes sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, supporting the implementation of measures to ensure better compliance with the objectives, rules and targets of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
The UK's objectives for the programme include fostering environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture, increasing employment and territorial cohesion and fostering marketing and processing within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
Measure description Coverage of the measure
UK Government: European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF):
The EMFF promotes sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, supporting the implementation of measures to ensure better compliance with the objectives, rules and targets of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
The UK's objectives for the programme include fostering environmentally sustainable, resource efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture, increasing employment and territorial cohesion and fostering marketing and processing within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Beneficiaries of the scheme can include fishermen, fishermen's organisations, businesses involved with fisheries, aquaculture, fish processing sectors, SMEs, fish producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local action groups and cooperatives.
Type of measure
The EMFF is a grant based programme, with grants used to co finance projects alongside other private and public financing.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014 – 2020 (31 December 2023 by virtue of the n+3 rule).
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/HKG Hong Kong, China 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Loans and financing Fisheries
Fisheries Development Loan Fund: (a) To provide…
Fisheries Development Loan Fund:
(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban to, without increasing the overall fishing efforts, upgrade their vessels to standards required for their continued operational needs, switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations. The deadline of application was 31.12.2015;
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors to, without increasing the overall fishing efforts, switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations; and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable fisheries operations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries Development Loan Fund:
(a) To provide one-off loans for owners of trawlers and fish collectors affected by the trawl ban to, without increasing the overall fishing efforts, upgrade their vessels to standards required for their continued operational needs, switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations. The deadline of application was 31.12.2015;
(b) To provide loans for capture fishermen and owners of fish collectors to, without increasing the overall fishing efforts, switch to more sustainable fisheries operations and other fisheries-related operations, or carry out projects that will reduce fuel consumption or the carbon footprint of their operations; and
(c) To provide loans that help fish farmers develop aquaculture, or improve their aquaculture businesses leading to more environmentally friendly operations or better aquaculture products in terms of quality and food safety standards.
Applicants for loans under 3(a) and 3(b) above must be Hong Kong residents and owners of local fishing vessels or fish collectors, holding valid licences necessary for their operations; or locally registered fisheries co-operative societies/companies with the majority of their members/shareholders being local capture fishermen who fulfil the aforementioned criteria. Applicants for the loans under 3(a) also have to prove that they are genuinely affected by the trawl ban.
Type of measure
Loan
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going, except for 3(a) above which is no longer open for application and will be terminated when all outstanding loans are repaid.
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/HKG Hong Kong, China 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Loans and financing Agriculture
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund: Without…
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund: Without increasing the overall fishing efforts, to provide loans for fishermen to meet their operational and sustainable development needs, including the repair and replacement of fishing vessels, gear and equipment; assisting fishermen to tide over the annual fishing moratorium.
Environment related objective
To provide loans for fishermen to meet their operational and sustainable development needs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund: Without increasing the overall fishing efforts, to provide loans for fishermen to meet their operational and sustainable development needs, including the repair and replacement of fishing vessels, gear and equipment; assisting fishermen to tide over the annual fishing moratorium.
Applicants must be a member of a registered fishermen's co-operative society or a registered fishing company
Type of measure
Loan
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/HKG Hong Kong, China 2021 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund: To fund…
Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund:
To fund programmes, projects and research that would contribute to fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries industry and bring benefits to the operations of the local fisheries community as a whole. Projects that may benefit from the Fund include those that provide technical assistance and training in fishing operations, support for fishermen to switch to other fisheries or sea related operations following implementation of the trawl ban in Hong Kong waters since December 2012, assistance for local fishermen and aquaculturists to modernise their operations and monitoring and assessment of the effectiveness of the sustainable fisheries management measures implemented in Hong Kong. In general, projects should be non-profit making in nature.
Environment related objective
To contribute to fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries industry and bring benefits to the operations of the local fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund:
To fund programmes, projects and research that would contribute to fostering the sustainable development of the fisheries industry and bring benefits to the operations of the local fisheries community as a whole. Projects that may benefit from the Fund include those that provide technical assistance and training in fishing operations, support for fishermen to switch to other fisheries or sea related operations following implementation of the trawl ban in Hong Kong waters since December 2012, assistance for local fishermen and aquaculturists to modernise their operations and monitoring and assessment of the effectiveness of the sustainable fisheries management measures implemented in Hong Kong. In general, projects should be non-profit making in nature.
legal entities and academic institutions
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
It is open for applications since July 2014. The Fund has an approved commitment of HKD 500 million. Its continuation is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable