How can we help?
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provides EU funding to recognised producer organisations (POs) in the fruit and vegetable sector, excluding potatoes.
By joining forces, growers can strengthen their bargaining power, improve the quality of their produce and invest in more sustainable ways of working. You can join an existing PO or work with other growers to form a new one. The PO can then apply for funding for an approved programme of improvements.
Talk to us if you are:
A fruit or vegetable grower interested in joining or forming a recognised producer organisation
Part of a PO looking to invest in improvements to your business and the wider group
Part or planning to be a part of a PO with at least five active producers and a combined value of marketed production of at least €2.5 million
Here are all the terms and conditions.
Once approved, you’ll get:
EU funding covering 50–80% of eligible costs
Funding of up to 4.6% of the value of the PO’s marketed production, rising to 5.5% for transnational POs with members outside Ireland
This support can help you to:
Improve the quality and value of your produce
Strengthen your position in the market by bringing growers together
Invest in research, promote your produce and explore ways to increase sales
Improve environmental practices and prepare for or manage crises