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Minister Creed Announces Funding for Agri-Food Tourism Projects
Following a call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2018 Rural Innovation and Development Fund in October, Minister Creed has announced the ten projects that will receive funding from his Department. The total funding available is €200,000 with a maximum amount payable to any project of €25,000.
Minister Creed said “I am pleased to support these initiatives in the vibrant agri-food tourism sector. Food Wise 2025 highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism. I believe that agri-tourism is of great importance for rural areas in order to showcase their people, landscape, history and culture through agricultural produce, food and drink and local cuisine. In addition it provides opportunities for rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans, to develop their products and services, connect with the community and visitors and improve skills and best practice”.
Editor notes:
· Funding has been made available to the following successful projects:
- o Carlow County Council – €25,000
- o Little Milk Company - €19,930
- o Drumshambo Community Council - €23,450
- o Laois County Council - €10,290
- o Ballyhoura Development CLG - €25,000
- o Galway Co Council - €25,000
- o Wicklow County Council - €17,500
- o Tipperary Food Producers - €10,790
- o Waterford County Festival of Food - €25,000
- o West Cork Farm Tours - €3,541
- o Sligo Food Trail - €17,500