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The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is intended to assist in the development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment.
The Scheme is open to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the primary horticulture production sector (including beekeeping).
The scheme's objectives are to:
• Facilitate the Horticulture Sector to develop a targeted and precise approach focusing on environmental dividends, efficiency and growth.
• improve competitiveness and contribute to the improvement of agricultural incomes and thereby the long-term viability of the enterprise.
• facilitate the adoption of innovative technologies,
• facilitate investment in climate change mitigation.
• facilitate environmentally friendly practices especially technologies that promote the transition away from peat.
• facilitate investment in improved working conditions.
This Scheme is targeted at those in the commercial horticulture section including beekeepers.
Applications should be made on an official Application Form and submitted with the required documentation.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Friday 13th December 2024.
Aid will be payable at the maximum rate of 40% (at a maximum rate of 50% in the case of young farmers and licensed organic growers) on the accepted net cost of investments approved and completed to the satisfaction of the Department. The minimum investment which will be considered for grant aid is €7,500 excluding VAT, except in the case of beekeeping where a minimum investment of €2,000 excluding VAT applies.
2025 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector Terms & Conditions
2025 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector - Application Form