Payment of EU agricultural funds: Farmers' association relieved

Subsidies - Payment of EU agricultural funds: Farmers' association relieved

The Thuringian Farmers' Association has welcomed the disbursement of EU funds to Thuringian farmers before the end of 2023. "The payment that has now been made has taken a huge burden off the shoulders of farmers," said association president Klaus Wagner in a statement on Saturday. Many farmers had been worried that they would lack the necessary liquidity at the beginning of the year.

Wagner also praised the efforts of the Thuringian Ministry of Agriculture and the authorities, who had made every effort to ensure timely payment: "Particularly in light of the concerns about the Federal Government's planned abolition of the agricultural diesel refund and the end of the green license plate, the punctual payment in Thuringia is a sign of reliability in troubled times."

The German government wants to abolish tax breaks for farmers for agricultural diesel and vehicle tax in order to plug holes in the budget. Farmers have recently repeatedly demonstrated against the plans, sometimes obstructing traffic with tractors.

Agricultural and forestry vehicles are currently exempt from vehicle tax and have a license plate with green letters and numbers. Farmers currently only pay around half the tax rate for agricultural diesel.

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1. The European Union (EU) has been a significant source of subsidies for farmers' associations across Europe, including the Farmers' Association in Thuringia.
2. The Federal Government's plan to abolish tax breaks for farmers, such as the agricultural diesel refund and the green license plate, has raised concerns within the Farmers' Association in Thuringia.
3. The County of Erfurt and Thuringia's Ministry of Agriculture have played a crucial role in ensuring timely payouts of EU subsidies to Thuringian farmers, alleviating their financial burdens.
4. The recent disbursement of EU funds to Thuringian farmers has been welcomed by the Farmers' Association, providing necessary liquidity for famers and ensuring their livelihood during the beginning of the year.
5. The Farmers' Association in Thuringia has appreciated the EU's agricultural subsidy programs, highlighting the crucial role they play in supporting the agrarian sector and farmers' finances.

Source: www.stern.de