Farmers and residents in Twente can boost biodiversity with wildflower margins from 2026
From spring 2026, farmers and residents in Borne, Haaksbergen, and Hof van Twente can contribute to biodiversity by creating wildflower field margins. Participants receive compensation or pay a small fee, helping to support insects and enhance the local landscape.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipalities | Borne, Haaksbergen, Hof van Twente |
| Compensation for Farmers | €0.15 per m² (max €500) for yield loss |
| Private Contribution | €100 fixed fee |
| Budget (Borne) | €7,500 |
| Coordination | ANV Hooltwark (via Hooltwark) |
| Regional Project | Twentse Grond & Go (Registration) |
| Contact | Stephanie Winkelhorst |
The municipalities of Borne, Haaksbergen, and Hof van Twente are facilitating this initiative to promote biodiversity and improve the local environment. They provide financial support and collaborate with local organizations like ANV Hooltwark to implement the scheme.
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Wildflower field margins spring 2026
As in previous years, farmers and local residents in Borne, Haaksbergen and Hof van Twente can make their land available for the establishment of wildflower field margins. The scheme is once again made possible thanks to financial contributions from the municipalities.
It provides more insects and a more attractive landscape. In collaboration with ANV Hooltwark, part of your plot will be sown with nectar-rich flowers and herbs that promote biodiversity.
Farmers will receive compensation of €0.15 per m² for yield loss (up to a maximum of €500). Private individuals can participate for a fixed personal contribution of €100. The seeds and sowing will be arranged within the scheme. The available budget in the municipality of Borne is limited to €7,500.
Since this year, we have been working within the regional project in collaboration with Twentse Grond & Go for coordination in Southeast Twente. The implementation and coordination in Borne, Haaksbergen and Hof van Twente will continue in the familiar way via Hooltwark .
You can register via: www.twentse-grond.nl/voor-boeren
Make sure you complete the form in full so that Hooltwark can process your application quickly. After registration, they will contact you to confirm your participation and make further arrangements.
Do you have any questions about this? Please contact Stephanie Winkelhorst.