Fruit and Vegetables Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector Grant aid is available under the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector. The Scheme aims to assist development of the horticulture sector, including beekeeping, by providing grant aid for capital investments in specialised plant and equipment as well as emerging technologies specific to commercial […]
Poultry Hatcheries and Hatching Egg Supply Farms All poultry hatcheries engaged in the production of day old chicks, turkey poults or ducklings for the production of table birds or the replacement of laying flocks must be licensed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Only hatching eggs obtained in accordance with a permit issued by the Department may be incubated at a licensed […]
National Milk Agency The National Milk Agency continues to regulate, on a national basis, the supply of milk for liquid consumption. This Agency is responsible for the registration of suppliers and pasteurisers of drinking milk and of the supply contracts made between them with the purpose of ensuring a reliable year round supply of drinking milk to the consumer. Milk After 31 years in existence […]
Seed Certification Seed certification is a quality assurance system designed to ensure that seeds intended for sale is subject to control, inspection, and quality standards. It certifies that the seed conforms with what is on its label and has been produced in accordance with the certification scheme. The objective is to provide high-quality seeds and prevent pests and diseases and maintain high standards of purity. […]