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Funding of €190,000 has been made available for projects supporting agri food tourism initiatives by the Department of Agriculture.
The maximum amount payable to any project is €25,000.
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said: “Agri food tourism is of great importance for rural areas. It allows rural Ireland to showcase its people, landscape, history and culture through agricultural produce, food and drink and local cuisine.
“Funding under this scheme allows rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans, to develop their products and services, connect with the community and visitors and improve the rural experience.”
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 4 March. Application forms can be found on the Department’s website.
Tourism
The Department said agri food tourism was the practice of offering an activity to visit areas of well-known agricultural produce and to sample and taste the local or regional cuisine or specialities.
Such activities may involve staying on farm or touring food trails, participation in agricultural endeavours or buying produce direct from a farm or market.
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