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The Province of Trento is taking action to support farmers affected by damage caused by wild boars . A resolution approved today by the Provincial Council, upon a proposal from Provincial Councilor for Agriculture Giulia Zanotelli, lowered the minimum threshold for obtaining compensation, while simultaneously increasing the reimbursement amount awarded. The measure amends the provincial hunting law, updating the criteria already approved in October 2023. The amendment also received a favorable opinion from the relevant Committee of the Provincial Council.
A real incentive
"The proliferation of wild boars puts many farms at risk, especially cultivated fields and pastures, where even limited damage can compromise economic sustainability," explains Councilor Zanotelli. "With this change, we want to create a real incentive: to support the restoration of damaged land and ensure the continuity of agricultural activity, safeguarding those operating in low-profit areas." In recent years, there has been an increase in situations where the economic damage, while significant for farms, remained below the minimum threshold of €1.000 required for many crops. In these cases, compensation was not available, and as a result, the damaged land was often not restored.
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Minimum spending threshold
With the resolution approved today, the minimum eligible expense threshold for damage caused by wild boars is lowered to €500 and the compensation percentage is increased to 90% of the damage assessed by the competent provincial authority, compared to the standard 70% for other animals. The measure also incorporates the updated European regulation on "de minimis" aid in the agricultural sector, updating the regulatory framework and confirming the maximum compensation of €50.000 over three years for a single business (source: Province of Trento).
