Individual Support for Agricultural Enterprises – Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP)

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Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographic Reach

The Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) in Baden-Württemberg supports agricultural enterprises in improving their competitiveness, sustainability, and animal husbandry, as well as preventing weather-related risks. Primarily eligible are small and micro-enterprises, as well as farmer collaborations, operating in Baden-Württemberg and meeting specific turnover and business size criteria. Young farmers receive special support.

What is Funded: Project Types and Eligible Costs

The Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) supports investments in durable assets of agricultural enterprises that contribute to improving environmental, climate, and animal protection or promote operational diversification. This includes both construction measures and the purchase of necessary equipment and software, as well as general expenses such as consulting services.

Type and Extent of Financing: Funding Amount and Conditions

The Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) offers financial support in the form of grants or guarantees. The amount of funding varies depending on the type of investment and can be increased by additional bonuses for young farmers or for environmental and climate protection measures. Project durations are clearly defined, and the minimum investment volume is set.

Conditions and Requirements: Funding Guidelines and Obligations

Funding under the Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) is subject to specific conditions, ranging from application submission to project implementation. These include proof of professional suitability and economic viability, compliance with EU state aid rules, consideration of consortium conditions, and detailed budget and reporting requirements.

Application Procedure: Step-by-Step Guide

The application for funding under the Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) must be submitted in writing to the competent regional council (Regierungspräsidium). Approval is granted after a selection process based on defined criteria and deadlines. The review and disbursement of funds are carried out by various authorities.

Legal Basis: Legal Foundation and Program Guidelines

The Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) is based on the administrative regulation for individual support of agricultural enterprises issued by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg. It is also deeply embedded in European and national regulations, particularly concerning the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Joint Task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection" (GAK).