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State aid

Farm subsidies guide

Agricultural Development Fund (FDA) subsidies explained simply, with the steps to apply.

All subsidies IrrigationPlanting and seedsEquipment and mechanisationLivestockProcessing and exportOther aid
This guide summarises public information. Rates, ceilings and crop lists change: always check with the DPA or ORMVA in your area before investing.
Irrigation

Localised irrigation (drip)

The largest aid of the Agricultural Development Fund (FDA): about 60% of direct subsidies in 2023. A pumping authorisation is required. Some crops (citrus, avocado, watermelon) are on a list of non-eligible crops.

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Irrigation

Solar pumping for irrigation

Aid announced for 2024 to replace butane with solar power for localised irrigation.

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Planting and seeds

Selected and certified seeds

Support for selected seeds. In 2024 it was extended to pulses, forage crops, oilseeds (rapeseed, sunflower), rice, potatoes and cereals.

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Planting and seeds

Fruit tree planting

Support for fruit tree planting (date palm, olive, almond…).

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Equipment and mechanisation

Farm equipment

Mechanisation, greenhouses and anti-hail nets.

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Livestock

Livestock intensification

Genetic improvement and livestock buildings.

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Processing and export

Processing units

Support for agricultural processing units. A siting authorisation is required. Rates were revised in 2024.

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Processing and export

Export and organic certification

Support for export promotion and diversification, and for organic certification (plant, animal and bee products).

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024
Other aid

Laboratory analyses

Support for laboratory analyses (soil, water, plants).

How to apply

General steps: 1) prior approval file for the project; 2) the farmer carries out and pre-finances the project; 3) subsidy application and on-site check by the ministry; 4) the project must be kept for 5 to 8 years depending on the aid, with possible checks. Rates and ceilings are set by the regulations in force: ask your provincial agriculture department (DPA) or ORMVA before investing.

Source · Checked on 29 Sep 2024