€12.2m Farm Safety Scheme to help farmers upgrade standards

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has unveiled a €12.2m farm safety scheme to assist farmers to upgrade the standard of safety on their farms.
Thu, 16 Oct, 2014 - 01:00
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The grant rate will be 40% up to a maximum eligible investment ceiling of €20,000, ie, a maximum grant of €8,000.

The scheme is to be financed through funds available under the old 2007-2013 Rural Development Programme.

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