Background & Purpose

To ensure food security and sustainable land use, the Swedish state must provide financial support to those who manage the land and produce food.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed a specific distribution of funds, while the opposition suggested alternative ways to spend the budget. The debate focused on how to best support farmers and agricultural research.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's plan, meaning the 23 billion SEK will be distributed according to the government's budget for 2026.

Does this affect you?

  • Farmers: They will receive direct financial support (farm support) to maintain their farming operations.

In Practice

  • Approximately 8 billion SEK will be used for direct farm support payments
  • Over 3 billion SEK will be used for the same agricultural policy shared with the EU
  • About 2.5 billion SEK will be allocated to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences for research
  • Funds will be distributed across five additional rural development areas