HORT SCHEMES

Two new schemes aimed at the horticultural sector in Ireland have been launched by the relevant ministers there.

The schemes are aimed at increasing innovation and diversification among primary producers in the horticulture sector.

Investment aid is targeted at the following areas:

• plant and equipment to extract micro elements from plant produce to supply as ingredients in food production.
  
  
• plant and equipment to produce protein isolates and concentrates.
  
  
• dehydrators to process mushroom or broccoli powders.
  
  
• automation equipment to improve the picking and processing (not packing) of produce.