The new application period has started in the IPARD program supporting agriculture and rural development. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that the 11th Call for Applications of the IPARD III Program was published today.
Within the scope of the new call, a grant support of 30 million euros has been allocated for entrepreneurs and producers. The support aims to increase production and processing capacity in rural areas.
Highlights
- The 11th call for applications of the IPARD III Program has been published.
- The total grant budget was set at 30 million euros.
- The support will be aimed at the processing and marketing of agricultural and fishery products.
- Milk, meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables, aquatic products, and storage areas are included in the scope.
- Applications will be made through TKDK.
Which areas will be supported?
The call was opened within the framework of the Processing and Marketing of Agricultural and Fishery Products measure. Accordingly, enterprises processing and producing milk, red and white meat slaughterhouses, and processing facilities will be included in the support scope.
Egg processing and marketing facilities are also among the areas that can benefit from the grant support. In addition, modernization investments for aquaculture and processing of aquatic products will be part of the call.
There are also fruit-vegetable and storage investments
The program also covers fresh fruit and vegetable processing and packaging lines. Milk collection centers and cold storage facilities aimed at strengthening the production chain in rural areas are also among the supported investments.
Within this framework, the goal stands out as modernizing the agricultural industry infrastructure and strengthening producers' access to the market.
How will the application process work?
Entrepreneurs wishing to benefit from the 30 million euro grant package can apply through the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution. Information about project application dates, guides, and criteria will be included in the application documents published by the institution.
Minister Yumaklı emphasized that support for rural areas will continue and highlighted the increase in production power. The statement expressed that the supports aim to connect citizens with production and strengthen rural development.
Context: IPARD programs are among the grant mechanisms supporting rural development and agricultural production investments. The new call especially targets enterprises wishing to increase processing, packaging, and storage capacity.
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