TIRANA, May 16 /ATA/- May 17, 2019 is the deadline for agribusinesses to apply for subsidies out of state budget for investment measures in agriculture, while the deadline for direct measures has run out on May 10.
The Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (AZHBR) reports that during the period of opening the call, from April 23 to May 10, more than 8,000 farmers or dairy farmers have applied to receive subsidies for direct small measures.
The total fund of agriculture support schemes 2019 is EUR 5 million. These funds will be used mainly to increase competitiveness of livestock and fishery products and reduce production costs, through payment for registered livestock, milk delivery, as well as anchovy and sardines, while a part will go to support diversification of economic activities in rural areas.
While € 1 million will go as grants for the project “Sustainable development of the olive grove sector.”
Following the closing of applications on May 17, the phase for selection of winning applicants is expected to last about two weeks. The deadline for submission of additional documentation by farmers, such as social insurance payments etc, will last until June 7, 2019, AZHBR says.
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