Avløsertilskudd ved ferie/fritid

Avløsertilskudd ved ferie/fritid is a subsidy program provided by Aure kommune (municipality) in Norway to support agricultural enterprises with livestock production. The grant enables farmers engaged in regular livestock production to take holidays and time off by providing financial support to hire relief workers (avløsere). The subsidy is based on the number of animals the enterprise had at the time specified in the agricultural agreement, and the grant amount can never exceed the enterprise's actual expenses for relief services. The program covers various agricultural work normally performed by the farmer, including traditional barn work, sheep shearing, hoof trimming, maintenance of farm buildings, round bale pressing, soil work, spreading of livestock manure, fence maintenance and pasture clearing, and transport of animals to and from pasture. The enterprise can either employ the relief worker directly or use relief services from relief teams or other enterprises, with all expenses requiring documentation through invoices and bank statements.