Thirteen rural initiatives will share €445,000 to promote agri tourism

Thirteen rural initiatives will share €445,000 in funding to promote their agri-food tourism projects under the CEDRA Rural Innovation and Development Fund.

Minister Michael Creed said grants from €6,000 up to €67,000 will help promote projects in Longford, Sligo, Carlow, Meath, Waterford, Monaghan, Kilkenny, Kerry, Tipperary, Wexford, Roscommon, and two projects in Donegal.

Projects encompass food, farmer and artisan market schemes that support local and seasonal food producers, and artisan crafts.