As the fourth largest sector in agriculture my Department is committed to supporting the horticulture industry in Ireland with a range of initiatives and supports as outlined in the table below.
In 2023, my Department launched the National Strategy for Horticulture 2023-2027. The stakeholder led Strategy sets down a clear vision to grow a more profitable, value-added sector, driven by innovation and sustainability and provides a roadmap for the sector to achieve this potential.
2023
Scheme
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Amount Paid
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2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector
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€4,604,319
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2022/2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Seed Potato Sector and the Chipping Potato Sector
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€2,414,728
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The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Energy Efficiency, Automation and Processing for Commercial Mushroom Producers
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€235,069
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The 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Commercial Non-Primary Producers in the Mushroom Sector and for Peat Replacement by Commercial Mushroom Producers.
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€1,045,087
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2023 Mushroom Promotional Support
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€1,010,000
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EU Producer Organisation Scheme for fruit and vegetables (EU funded)
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€6,253,505
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2024
Scheme
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Amount Paid
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Horticulture Crisis Fund 2023 (paid in January 2024)
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€2,372,370
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Scheme
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Amount Expected to be Paid
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2024 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector
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€10 million (estimated)
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EU Producer Organisation Scheme for fruit and vegetables (EU funded)
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€10 million (estimated)
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