New! Farm Diversification Awareness Day
Wednesday, 8th September at The Jungle, Moneymore
Diversification - Business Planning Course
The second edition of the GROW newsletter is now available to download.
Diversification into non-agricultural activities
Support for Farm Diversification
Aim: To provide support for farmers and members of farm families to diversify into non-agricultural activities in order to:
- Generate additional income
- Increase sustainability of the farm business
- Create additional employment.
To be classed as a member of a farm family, the head of the household should work 10 hours or more per week on the family farm.
For examples of farm diversification projects supported under the previous Rural Development Programme 2000-2006, please click here.
Activities which may be eligible for support under this Measure include:
- Light engineering & manufacturing
- Equestrian services
- Craft businesses
- Tourism & leisure services
- Innovative technologies
- Recycling facilities
- Investment in renewable energy technologies & energy reduction techniques, as part of an overall project.
| Activity | Level of Support | Maximum Grant |
| Grant aid towards capital and resource costs | Up to 50% |
£50,000 |
Please note that the maximum grant aid towards marketing activities is £5,000. If your project includes a marketing element, the total maximum grant remains £50,000.