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2026 Scheme of Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Capital Investments)

This call is closed. The submission deadline was 3 February 2026. It stays in the catalogue because these windows recur: ask to be alerted when it reopens.

What it funds

Annual DAFM scheme for capital investment in specialised plant and equipment aimed at innovation and diversification in primary horticultural production. The maximum grant rate is 50%, rising to 60% for qualifying young farmers and licensed organic growers. Minimum eligible investment is EUR 10,000 excluding VAT. The call was published on 12 November 2025 and closed at midnight on Tuesday 3 February 2026. Applications are submitted by e-mail to Horticultureinnovation@agriculture.gov.ie. It serves as a marker of the annual rhythm: the 2027 edition can reasonably be expected to open around November 2026.

Who can apply

Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) active in primary horticulture production.

Notes and caveats

CLOSED. Total budget not published on the page. Reported to map the scheme's annual calendar.

Sources

Every piece of information on this page was read on 27 August 2026 from the pages below. Where they disagree, the managing body’s document prevails.

Keywords

innovazioneinvestimenti produttivi agricoliorticoltura

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