Description
The Scheme, which has been open for applications since 12 December 2007, aims to:
•improve the economic performance and international competitiveness of Northern Ireland’s agri-food processing, horticulture and forestry sectors through use of technology together with sound manufacturing and environment management practices.
•encourage greater integration and collaboration between producers and processors.
Contact Details
Contact Telephone
028 9052 4219 / 028 9052 4880
Availability
Age Range
16-19
20-24
25-65
Nationality
All Nationalities
Company Size
Less than 6
6-10
11-50
Greater than 50
Funding For
Business / Employers
Percentage or Amount Available
The maximum grant payable will be 40% of eligible costs
Other Details
Criteria
Agricultural and Horticultural Sectors: Any micro, small, medium or intermediate sized enterprises with less than 750 employees involved in processing and marketing.
Forestry Sector: Applications from the forestry sector are limited to micro enterprises only.
An applicant must be a legal entity.
Available to
• processors;
• groups of producers and
• individual producers.
Contribution Required
60%
Source of Funding
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Managing Organisation (If Different)
DARD
Advantage West Midlands?
No