The Women Farmer's Capital Investment Scheme in TAMS 3 opened to applicants on 21 June 2023, with some 260 applications submitted to date.
The new CAP places a particular focus on generational renewal and on promoting the participation of women in the social and economic development of rural areas, with special attention to farming. Gender equality is also a key objective of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and a priority for me as Minister.
TAMS 3 provides for a general grant rate of 40% for eligible investments. It is also offering an enhanced grant rate of 60% to eligible women farmers, who meet the eligibility criteria.
Eligible women farmers are those:
• Aged between 18 years of age and 66 when she applies for support.
• Meet the conditions for being head and having control of the holding.
• Meets the requirements for the appropriate training and/or skills required at the time of applications.
The women farming measure under TAMS 3 aims to balance the need to address the issues of both generational renewal and gender balance in farming, following consultation with all interested parties.
Webinars relating to TAMS 3 have taken place, including a one specifically for the Women Farmer's Capital Investment Scheme on 19th June 2023. All webinars are recorded and are available for viewing on my Department's website channel.