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Agriculture – Sustainability
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank supports agricultural businesses in financing investments to improve effectiveness and sustainability. The program offers low-interest loans for measures such as energy efficiency, emissions reduction, organic farming, and animal husbandry. It is designed to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of agricultural enterprises.

Who is funded

The "Agriculture – Sustainability" program targets primary agricultural businesses located in Germany. It aims to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of these farms through targeted investments.

What is funded

The program supports a range of investments in agricultural businesses aimed at sustainability and efficiency. Both specific capital goods and certain projects are funded, with some measures explicitly excluded.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers low-interest loans and refinancings for eligible investments. There are clear guidelines for the maximum funding amount and funding rate, with the exact conditions depending on creditworthiness.

Conditions and Requirements

Certain legal, administrative, and financial conditions must be observed for the application and implementation of the funding. These include regulations for application submission, cumulation with other funding, and compliance with state aid rules.

Application Procedure

The application process for the funding programs of Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank does not occur directly but through financing institutions. Specific documents and deadlines for application submission must be observed.

This funding program is based on specific guidelines and European regulations that establish its legitimacy and application conditions. These documents are crucial for the correct implementation and observance of state aid rules.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2030

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Indirect Management Funding

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Renewable Energy, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, Horticulture, Viticulture

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Process Optimization, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)

Managed By: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)

Additional Partners: Credit institutions, Leasing companies

Website: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)