Permanent Plantations and Water Catchment

Investments in Agricultural Holdings come under point 3.2.1 of the RDP2020, with the aim of preserving and improving the environment, ensuring that investments are compatible with legal, environmental and occupational health and safety standards; as well as supporting the installation of permanent outdoor crops. In particular, this support is dedicated to permanent plantations and associated water harvesting.

Incentive and Financing Rate

Non-repayable subsidy (aka lost fund).

The base rate applied to eligible investment is 30%, with the possibility of increases.

The maximum support rates are:

• Less developed regions – up to 50%;
  • NUT II: North, Center and Alentejo.
• Other regions – up to 40%.

Eligible Expenditure [€25,000 to €500,000]

• Construction and improvement of real estate:
  • Land preparation, planting, fertilization and irrigation on the plot;
  • Construction of ponds, boreholes, wells;
  • Meter, electric pump and primary conduits;
  • Photovoltaic panels to supply energy for pumping.
• General expenses (up to 1% of the total eligible cost):
  • General costs of preparing and monitoring the application.

Submission of applications

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List of Eligible Species

Avocado tree; Carob tree; Plum tree; Almond tree; Mulberry tree; Hazelnut tree; Chestnut tree; Cherry tree; Apricot tree; Diospire tree; Fig tree; Raspberry tree; Sour cherry tree; Grapefruit tree; Kiwi tree; Orange tree; Lemon Tree; Apple Tree; Quince Tree; Strawberry Tree; Blueberry Tree; Nectarine Tree; Walnut Tree; Olive Tree; Pear Tree; Peach Tree; Pomegranate Tree; Elderberry Tree; Tangerine Tree; Vine (table grape); Vine (wine grape).