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The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector & the Chipping Potato Sector is intended to assist in the development of the seed potato sector and the chipping potato sector, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to the seed potato sector and the chipping potato sector.
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 60% grant aid.
This Scheme is targeted at potato growers who specialise in growing seed potatoes and/or chipping potatoes in Ireland.
Applications should be made on an official Application Form and submitted with the required documentation. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Friday 21st April.
Aid will be payable at the maximum rate of 40% (at a maximum rate of 60% in the case of young farmers) on the accepted net cost of investments approved and completed to the satisfaction of the Department. The minimum investment which will be considered for grant aid is €10,000 excluding VAT.
2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector and the Chipping Potato Sector – Terms and Conditions
2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector and the Chipping Potato Sector – Application Form
The 2022 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector was targeted at potato growers who specialised in growing seed potatoes for placing on the market. The Scheme assisted in the development of the seed potato sector, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment including renewable energy, as well as technology adoption specific to the seed potato sector. This Scheme closed for applications on Friday 01 July 2022.