In the framework of the National Strategic Plan for CAP (PSP) 2023-2027 he was born in Rural Development Complement (CSR) of the Lazio Region, a call for tenders has recently been published offering significant incentives for agricultural entrepreneurs in the Region. TheIntervention SRD01, “Agricultural Productive Investments for the Competitiveness of Farms”, is aimed at improve the competitiveness of agricultural companies, with the aim of increase profitability And improve environmental performance. With a total financial endowment of 54 million euros, the call represents a great opportunity for agricultural companies operating in the Lazio Region.
Objectives of the SRD01 Call
The SRD01 intervention aims to Strengthen the competitiveness of agricultural companies through strategic investments which, in addition to improving profitability, aim to optimise environmental and climate performance of companies. The announcement, which expires February 3, 2025, offers a non-repayable contribution of 60%, that can arrive up to 75% of the eligible expenditure for young people in mountain areas. The main objective is therefore to encourage innovative agricultural practices, oriented towards sustainability and production efficiency.
Types of eligible investments
The SRD01 call provides funding for a wide range of investments ranging from the valorization of land capital to the modernization of production processes. The main investment categories include:
– Valorisation of land capital and company assets, aimed at making agricultural companies more modern and structured.
– Increased climate and environmental performance through the reduction and optimization of the use of resources, including water and fertilizers, as well as the improvement of animal welfare.
– Improving product features and diversification of production, in order to better respond to market needs.
– Introduction of technical and management innovations, with particular attention to digital technologies applied to precision agriculture.
– Valorisation of company agricultural production through product processing, transformation and marketing activities, including in local or short supply chains.
Among the areas of investment, the financing of interventions relating to the irrigation systems, a crucial aspect For improve efficiency from the water resources management and ensure the sustainability of agricultural practices.
Support for investments in irrigation systems
A relevant aspect of the SRD01 call concerns the investments in irrigation systems. These may include both the construction of new plants that the renewal and improvement of existing ones. However, there are specific requirements for investment eligibility. For example, for the new irrigation systems or those on existing systems that involve an increase in the irrigated surface area, it is necessary that the intervention takes place on surface or underground water bodies classified as “good” in the management plan of the relevant river basin. This means that investments that could increase water consumption are only allowed in areas with good water availability.
For the existing irrigation systems, without increasing the irrigated surface area, on “non-good” water covers it is necessary that the beneficiary farmers demonstrate a effective water saving compared to the pre-investment situation. This is a crucial passage to obtain funding and demonstrate the sustainability of the intervention.
The need for irrigation advice service through DSS
One of the essential conditions to obtain financing for irrigation investments is theusing a decision support system for the optimal management of water resources. As indicated in the tender, to demonstrate effective water savings, Farmers must avail themselves of an irrigation advice service through DSS for the five years following the submission of the application for the balance. In other words, to have access to the funds, irrigation must follow the indications of the DSS, which optimizes the use of water based on the specific needs of the crops and the climatic conditions.
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Furthermore, the cost of this service may be included among the eligible expenses in the tender, making Aqua not only a cutting-edge technical solution, but also a concrete opportunity for farmers to access the funding provided by the SRD01 call.
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