Farmers and residents in Hof van Twente can earn up to €500 for boosting local biodiversity
Residents and farmers in Hof van Twente can join a project to create herb-rich field margins, enhancing local biodiversity and landscape beauty. Participants receive compensation or pay a small fee, with free seeds and sowing provided by the municipality.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Compensation for farmers | €0.15 per m², max €500 (up to 3,333 m²) |
| Contribution for residents | Fixed €100 for private landowners |
| Field margin dimensions | 3 to 6 metres wide, at least 100 metres long |
| Sowing period | Mid-April to end of May, weather permitting |
| Registration deadline | 1 April 2026 |
| Coordinator | ANV Hooltwark |
| Sowing contractor | Teun-Jan Roeterdink |
| Municipality support | Hof van Twente |
| Additional opportunities | Potential extra compensation under Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) |
The municipality of Hof van Twente plays a supportive role in local environmental initiatives, such as the herb-rich field margins project. By collaborating with organizations like ANV Hooltwark, the municipality aims to promote biodiversity and enhance the rural landscape for both ecological and aesthetic benefits.
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Compensation for herb-rich field margins
This year, farmers and residents of the rural area can again participate in the herb-rich field margins project. In collaboration with ANV Hooltwark, a strip of the plot is sown with a mixture of flowers and herbs. These plants provide plenty of nectar and attract insects. Herb-rich field margins benefit nature. They increase biodiversity and strengthen the ecosystem. They also make the rural area more attractive. The municipality of Hof van Twente supports this project. The seeds and sowing are free of charge.
Compensation for farmers and participation for residents
Farmers can receive compensation for the area of land used for this purpose. The compensation is €0.15 per m². Each participant is eligible for a maximum of €500 (up to 3,333 m²). Participation may also offer opportunities for additional compensation under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Please consult your accountant or advisor about this. Private landowners can also participate. They pay a fixed contribution of €100.
Key conditions
- The field margin is 3 to 6 metres wide and at least 100 metres long.
- The strip is easily accessible for a tractor with a sowing machine.
- The strip is preferably located in a sunny spot, connects to existing landscape features, and is preferably visible from the public road.
Planning
The field margins will be sown between mid-April and the end of May, weather permitting. ANV Hooltwark is coordinating the project in Hof van Twente. Teun-Jan Roeterdink will carry out the sowing.
Interested in participating?
Register by 1 April 2026 at the latest via: Hooltwark (external link). After registering, we will assess the location. If there are more registrations than budget available, we will consider:
- the order of registration;
- the landscape value of the location.
Working together for a stronger landscape
Local businesses can also contribute to greater biodiversity and a stronger landscape. ANV Hooltwark collaborates with Twentse Grond & Go for this purpose. More information: www.twentse-grond.nl/#bedrijven (external link)