asked the Minister for Agriculture the farm development grants that are currently available from his Department.
Written Answers. - Farm Development Grants.
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Mr. Coughlan
The following aids for farm development are available from my Department.
1. Farm Modernisation Scheme
Grant-aid as a percentage of approved cost is as follows:
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Development Farmers |
Other High Farmers |
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Buildings |
25% |
25% |
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(35% in disadvantaged areas) |
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Fixed Assets |
25% |
25% |
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Land Improvement |
30% |
25% |
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(40% in disadvantaged areas) |
An interest subsidy equivalent to a capital grant of 15% is available to Commercial farmers.
Grant-aid at the rate of 40% of approved cost is available for launching aids towards the cost of establishing farm groups under the farm modernisation scheme. At present the minimum grant is £2,120 and the maximum is £6,350.
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2. Western Drainage Scheme |
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Grant: 70% of approved cost of field drainage. |
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3. Programme for Western Development |
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Land Improvement |
Grant: 70% of approved cost for land improvement. |
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80% of approved cost for necessary on-farm roads in the case of commonages and mountain and hill pastures. |
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Scheme for the Orientation of Agricultural Production |
Grant: 35% of approved cost for farm buildings. |
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25% of approved cost for fixed assets. |
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Calf to Beef Interest Subsidy |
Interest subsidy not exceeding 16% on a loan of up to £100 per animal for two years on each calf entering the system in the first or second year of the plan. |
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Shelter Belts Scheme |
Grant: up to 80% of approved cost of trees and fencing (maximum of £800 per hectare). |