Lithuania to distribute over €30 million in dairy farm advances
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Lithuanian dairy farmers will receive more than €30 million in European Union advance payments in September, representing about 87 percent of the total allocated amount.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that over 11,000 recipients will begin receiving payments on September 16. This year’s advances will reach farms one month earlier than last year, providing greater financial stability and planning opportunities for the upcoming season, according to the ministry.
Farmers will receive between €156.2 and €223.2 per cow, depending on the size of their herd. Additional payments of €22.5 will go to farmers who are members of recognized agricultural cooperatives and sell their milk through them. Another €7.5 will be allocated to those whose dairy herds participated in productivity studies. The Ministry of Agriculture will not issue advance payments to applicants whose compliance checks are still incomplete.
Lithuania has allocated a total of €46.2 million for support through 2026, with €34.5 million designated for advances. These advances can be paid until November 30, and the remaining support will be distributed starting December 1.
