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 including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to commercial horticulture production.
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; promote the diversification of on-farm activities; improve the quality of products; facilitate environmentally friendly practices and improve working conditions.
Application Forms and Terms and conditions for the Scheme can be obtained online at: www.gov.ie/commercial-horticulture.
Closing Date: Hard copies of completed applications must be received at the address below no later than 5pm Friday 15th December 2023.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the
Horticulture Grant Section at: E-mail: horticulturegrants@agriculture.gov.ie
Telephone: 01 5058886
Post: Horti culture Grants Secti on, Horticulture and
Plant Health Division, Department of Agriculture,
Food, and the Marine, Administration Building,
Backweston Campus, Young’s Cross, Celbridge,
Co. Kildare. W23 X3PH
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