Scheme aims to help the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a regular supply of high quality organic produce to the market

The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate the development of the organic sector so as to ensure a regular supply of high-quality organic produce to the market.

Financial assistance will be directed towards projects which: 

• Improve the organic sector and provide the producers of the basic product with an opportunity of enhancing income. 

• Help to guide production in line with foreseeable market trends or encourage the development of new outlets for agricultural products. 

• Help to improve production, handling, and preparation of organic produce.

• Facilitate the adoption and application of new technologies. 

• Help to ensure the adoption of "best practice" within the organic production/processing sector. 

• Develop facilities for processing of organic products including, preparation, grading, packing, storage, distribution, or the sale of organic products as part of a wider organic operation. 

• Projects must be solely dedicated to improving the organic sector. 

• Grant aid will not be provided for road vehicles.