Austin Deasy
Question:129 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will outline the grants which are available for planting apple and other fruit trees; and if he will give details.
Written Answers. - Planting of Fruit Trees.
Grants are available under the farm improvement programme for the replanting of apple orchards. The rate of grant is 15 per cent (25 per cent in less-favoured areas) of the approved costs.
There are no grants available for the planting of new apple orchards or other fruit trees.