MIANI is preparing a bid for members to invest in capital to improve quality or environmental management.
The EU measure has at long last opened for applications and the first stage is the group facilitation process.
This will involve a series of consultations and training for growers to identify their requirements.
A study tour will also be part of the process in preparing a business plan to bid for a share of the fund.
As this is a competitive scheme there are no guarantees but at least the formation of MIANI means that members can enter the process, which is not available to individuals.
