Ireland rolls out €3.1 million Investment Aid Scheme for potato producers

Charlie McConalogue, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, today declared the start of the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector, which will expedite the issuing of grant approvals. Aiming to bolster the Irish seed and chipping potato sectors, the scheme provides financial support towards the capital costs of specialized equipment and facilities for producers. The program, supported with a €3.1 million budget for 2023, is financed using Ireland’s allocation from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund (BAR). Minister McConalogue expressed his enthusiasm about the initiative, saying, “I’m thrilled to announce the distribution of approvals to scheme applicants. The robust interest we’ve seen underlines the confidence and dedication of Irish seed and chipping potato growers towards this industry’s future. “The 2023 extension of the scheme to encompass Irish chipping potato growers affirms my unwavering commitment to this ...