The South Aegean Region has announced a call for expressions of interest in three interventions under the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023–2027.
These are P3-73-2.1, “Farm improvement plans contributing to competitiveness”; P3-73-2.2, “Investment in agricultural holdings contributing to water conservation”; and P3-73-2.6, “Circular-economy and energy investment in agricultural holdings”.
The approved public-expenditure allocation for the South Aegean Region totals €9,480,631.90.
The interventions aim to modernise island agricultural and livestock holdings, improve competitiveness, protect natural resources and support the transition to a sustainable, green and digital agricultural economy.
Deputy Regional Governor's statement
Deputy Regional Governor for the Primary Sector Filimon Zannetidis said:
“At a time of growing challenges for our islands' primary sector, the South Aegean Region is using every available European and national resource to give practical support to farmers and livestock breeders.
“The farm improvement interventions P3-73-2.1, P3-73-2.2 and P3-73-2.6 provide meaningful assistance to modernise equipment, introduce innovative water-saving technologies and meet holdings' energy needs through renewables and the circular economy.
“We invite all interested producers to use this opportunity by submitting complete, sustainable investment proposals. Strengthening our islands' primary sector remains a consistent priority of our island policy.”
Key features
Eligible beneficiaries include individuals and legal entities registered in the Register of Farmers and Agricultural Holdings, as well as collective groups of farmers.
Eligible expenditure includes buying and installing innovative machinery and technological equipment; building and improving premises and farm infrastructure; and systems for efficient water management and conservation, such as drip irrigation, tanks and automation.
It also includes renewable-energy investment for on-site consumption, energy-efficiency automation and management of waste and by-products through circular-economy practices.
Applications for support are submitted electronically through the Integrated State Aid Information System, OPSKE.
The full call, its terms, eligibility conditions and supporting-document requirements are available on the South Aegean Region's official website, https://www.pnai.gov.gr/ , and the Rural Development Programme website, https://www.agrotikianaptixi.gr/
Interested parties can obtain further details from their local South Aegean Primary Sector Directorate.
