The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector was officially launched by DAFM on June 1st.
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’s objectives are to; promote the diversification of on-farm activities; improve the quality of products; facilitate environmentally friendly practices and improve working conditions. The Scheme will provide capital grant aid at a rate of up to 40% to all approved investments with qualifying young farmers receiving up to 50% grant aid.
Please see the application form (word format) and terms and conditions(pdf) for the scheme.
The relevant forms and more information about the scheme from DAFM is available at this link on gov.ie – 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector.
The closing date is Friday the 30th of June 2023.
If you are considering applying to the scheme please contact Dónall Flanagan and get started as soon as possible as there is a very short application window.
Dates For Your diary
- June 13th-16th Flower trials Netherlands an Germany
- June 21st Crops and Cover Crop Cultivations – mechanical weed control demonstration in field vegetable production Oak Park, Carlow
- July 20th Glas Trade Show, National Basketball Arena, Dublin
- July 20th Energy and farm business show. Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary
