Overview
- Farmers within one kilometer of overburdened nature areas receive first access on a first come, first serve basis.
- Other livestock operations become eligible later only if funds remain.
- The scheme pays peak emitters 110% of business value, reduced from 120% under the previous Rutte IV program.
- Funding starts at €750 million with a possible additional €375 million.
- Provinces such as Noord‑Brabant are advancing their own buyouts and measures as parliamentary doubts about the plan’s sufficiency continue.