New Horticulture Scheme announced

Posted on Jan 20, 2011 by admin_ao  | Categories: grant, horticulture, vegetable growers  | Comments (0)

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18th February 2011 and only investments commenced after the issue of letters of approval will be eligible for aid. For more details see http://bit.ly/f0SIMP This aid, which is set at 40% (50% in the case of young farmers) of total eligible capital investment, will fund projects in commercial horticulture undertaken during 2011. The scheme covers all horticultural sectors - protected crops, nursery crops, field vegetables, soft fruit, apples, beekeeping and, mushrooms. The Scheme is aimed at assisting growers to efficiently produce high quality products to meet the increasing demands of a very competitive market. It will also contribute to increasing Irish fruit and vegetable consumption towards the recommended target of 5-a-day as part of a healthy diet.

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