The scheme is open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) active in primary horticulture production. This Scheme aims to increase innovation and diversification in horticulture by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment.

This Scheme is aimed at small and medium sized enterprises engaging in primary horticulture production that would like to innovate and diversify in the horticulture industry but need to carry out specific studies (feasibility/desk-based) before doing so.

This scheme is intended to assist in increasing process and organisational innovation in horticulture by providing grant aid to large enterprises active in the horticulture industry, namely primary agricultural production.

Applicants wishing to have their Registered Farm Partnership number in time to submit by the 2026 BISS deadline, must submit fully completed application and requirements by 2 February 2026.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine, in association with CAP Network Ireland, are running a Women in Agriculture photo competition to mark the International Year of the Woman […]