Grants
The 2019 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector has been launched. A copy of the Terms and Conditions as well as the Application Form for the Scheme are available on DAFM's website at the following link:
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/horticulture/horticultureschemes/
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/horticulture/horticultureschemes/
2019 SCHEME OF INVESTMENT AID FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE SECTOR
This Scheme is intended to assist in the development of the commercial horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised buildings and equipment.
The Scheme is now open to applications for proposed investments. For beekeepers the investment proposed must be at least €2,000 (excluding VAT) and approved investments will need to be completed by 27th September 2019. Grant aid will not be considered for works which commence before the issue of the respective letter of approval by the Department.
In the case of beekeeping items funded previously under this Scheme have included hives (excluding frames and bees), vapourisers (to apply Api-bioxal), honey extraction, storage and jarring equipment as well as honey houses (both new and renovated).
As the funds available under the Scheme are limited, investments will be in competition for grant aid. Beekeeper scale needs to justify the investment involved and costs must be appropriate.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from: Horticulture Grants Section, Horticulture and Plant Health Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Administration Building, Backweston Campus, Young’s Cross, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: (01) 5058886
Application forms and conditions for the Scheme can be obtained on-line at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/horticulture/horticultureschemes/
Completed applications must be received at the above address not later than 5pm Wednesday 19 Th December 2018.
This Scheme is intended to assist in the development of the commercial horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised buildings and equipment.
The Scheme is now open to applications for proposed investments. For beekeepers the investment proposed must be at least €2,000 (excluding VAT) and approved investments will need to be completed by 27th September 2019. Grant aid will not be considered for works which commence before the issue of the respective letter of approval by the Department.
In the case of beekeeping items funded previously under this Scheme have included hives (excluding frames and bees), vapourisers (to apply Api-bioxal), honey extraction, storage and jarring equipment as well as honey houses (both new and renovated).
As the funds available under the Scheme are limited, investments will be in competition for grant aid. Beekeeper scale needs to justify the investment involved and costs must be appropriate.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from: Horticulture Grants Section, Horticulture and Plant Health Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Administration Building, Backweston Campus, Young’s Cross, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: (01) 5058886
Application forms and conditions for the Scheme can be obtained on-line at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/horticulture/horticultureschemes/
Completed applications must be received at the above address not later than 5pm Wednesday 19 Th December 2018.
EU and DAFM aids to Beekeeping
Accessed under—Department of Agriculture/Horticulture/Beekeeping and honey
The aid available comes under these headings:
A. National Apiculture Programme.
These schemes run for three years.
This aid is for research and information under these headings:
1 To develop protocols for alternative methods of Varroa control.
2 Information on colony losses. ( Ireland comes out worst in the EU on this)
3 To establish the the prevalence and health advantages of the native Irish bee
4 Provide technical assistance and information to beekeeping communities.
The aid available for this amounts to E72,000 Per annum and is paid to researchers
B.Scheme of investment Aid for the development of the horticulture sector including beekeeping.
Under horticulture.
This grant aids Capital investment in specialised plant and equipment. The minimum investment required is E2,000 ex VAT. The grant amount to 40% of the investment. (50% for a young farmer)
1.3 Who is Eligible?
The scheme is aimed at those engaging in commercial horticultural production and/or beekeeping. We have been told that a group of 3 or 4 beekeepers can apply together for this grant, due to the fact that a number of IBA members are only starting out.
1.3 Scale of investments
The minimum investment which will be considered for grant aid is €2,000 excluding VAT..
The upper cumulative limit, per applicant, for investments under the scheme over the period 2014-2019 is €5m.
1.3 Funding and Financing
Under this scheme and subject to conditions beneath, aid at a rate of 40% (or a maximum rate of 50% in the case of young farmers ) will be payable on the accepted cost (excluding VAT, discounts and allowances) of capital investments approved and completed to the satisfaction of the Department. The Scheme is 100% funded by the Irish Government.
1.3 Deadlines for receipt of applications, completion of investments and submission of claims for payment of grant aid
Re” Grant Applications” the DAFM grant is closed now until the Autumn of 2018.
Application forms may be obtained from www.agriculture.gov.ie by emailing HorticultureGrants@agriculture.gov.ie or from the address set out below. The form can also be dowloaded below.
Completed applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted in hard copy to:
Horticulture Grants Section,
Crop Policy, Production and Safety Division,
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,
Administration Building,
Backweston Campus,
Young’s Cross,
Celbridge,
Co. Kildare,
W23 X3PH.
Phone: 01 5058886
Accessed under—Department of Agriculture/Horticulture/Beekeeping and honey
The aid available comes under these headings:
A. National Apiculture Programme.
These schemes run for three years.
This aid is for research and information under these headings:
1 To develop protocols for alternative methods of Varroa control.
2 Information on colony losses. ( Ireland comes out worst in the EU on this)
3 To establish the the prevalence and health advantages of the native Irish bee
4 Provide technical assistance and information to beekeeping communities.
The aid available for this amounts to E72,000 Per annum and is paid to researchers
B.Scheme of investment Aid for the development of the horticulture sector including beekeeping.
Under horticulture.
This grant aids Capital investment in specialised plant and equipment. The minimum investment required is E2,000 ex VAT. The grant amount to 40% of the investment. (50% for a young farmer)
1.3 Who is Eligible?
The scheme is aimed at those engaging in commercial horticultural production and/or beekeeping. We have been told that a group of 3 or 4 beekeepers can apply together for this grant, due to the fact that a number of IBA members are only starting out.
1.3 Scale of investments
The minimum investment which will be considered for grant aid is €2,000 excluding VAT..
The upper cumulative limit, per applicant, for investments under the scheme over the period 2014-2019 is €5m.
1.3 Funding and Financing
Under this scheme and subject to conditions beneath, aid at a rate of 40% (or a maximum rate of 50% in the case of young farmers ) will be payable on the accepted cost (excluding VAT, discounts and allowances) of capital investments approved and completed to the satisfaction of the Department. The Scheme is 100% funded by the Irish Government.
1.3 Deadlines for receipt of applications, completion of investments and submission of claims for payment of grant aid
Re” Grant Applications” the DAFM grant is closed now until the Autumn of 2018.
Application forms may be obtained from www.agriculture.gov.ie by emailing HorticultureGrants@agriculture.gov.ie or from the address set out below. The form can also be dowloaded below.
Completed applications and all supporting documentation must be submitted in hard copy to:
Horticulture Grants Section,
Crop Policy, Production and Safety Division,
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,
Administration Building,
Backweston Campus,
Young’s Cross,
Celbridge,
Co. Kildare,
W23 X3PH.
Phone: 01 5058886
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