All You Need to Know About Applying for Young Farmer Grants

The Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme covers an array of equipment and buildings. 

It opens to applications on the May 28 and closes on August 28.

The Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney said the Scheme is very important – offering eligible young farmers a special rate of aid of 60% of investment costs, compared to the standard rate of 40% which will be generally available to other farmers.

Applications must be submitted online through https://agfood.agriculture.gov.ie/ssoauthagfood/individual.jsp

Applicants who wish to apply online or through their agents must first be registered for online services (OLS) with the Department.

Instructions for registration can be found online at www.agfood.ie or you can contact agfood online services helpline in the Department’s Portlaoise office Locall 1890252118 or 0761 064424 or email agfood@agriculture.gov.ie