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Up to €5,000 in grants for livestock marts

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has, today (Monday, March 1st) announced funding under the Marts ICT Infrastructure Scheme 2021.

Livestock marts can apply to the DAFM for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50% of its expenditure on ICT infrastructure.

Nearly 3 million cattle and sheep sold through marts

The Minister said, “Each year, nearly three million cattle and sheep are sold through livestock marts.”

“Maintaining viable sales outlets for livestock is vital to ensuring that the agri sector and the food supply chain are fully functioning. I must pay tribute to marts and farmers for their swift adjustment last year to online sales that Covid-19 public health measures have made necessary.”

“Now, the longer-term vision for the sector must be considered. Even when the COVID-19 situation allows for a return to in-person attendance at marts, online sales will continue to be a significant feature.”

“The blend of online and in-person sales and are good for competition as more people have an opportunity to bid on livestock than could attend a sale on a mart’s premises.”

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Closing date for Marts ICT Infrastructure Scheme 2021.

He stressed that marts must ensure that they have high-quality ICT infrastructure in place to facilitate online sales in their operations.

The closing date for receipt of applications is November 15th, 2021.  Marts may only apply once for a grant.

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