L'Ametlla de Mar hosts the definition of nuclear fund agricultural grants

The May 19 meeting will finalize the framework for funding investments in local agricultural holdings.

Generic image of a tractor in a field under sunlight.
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Generic image of a tractor in a field under sunlight.

The Nuclear Fund Governance Body will meet on May 19 in l'Ametlla de Mar to establish the regulatory framework for accessing new grants aimed at agricultural holdings in the PENTA I and PENTA II zones.

The meeting aims to finalize the regulatory bases to strengthen the viability and sustainability of the agricultural sector in areas most affected by nuclear activity. According to sources from the Department of Agriculture, the call, which has a total budget of 4.3 million euros, is currently in the administrative processing phase.
The grants are designed to cover up to 65% of eligible investments, with an additional 10% increase for young farmers who have established themselves in the last five years. To qualify, a minimum investment of 3,000 euros is required, with maximum limits of 200,000 euros per Agricultural Work Unit (UTA).
Funding lines include infrastructure improvements such as warehouses, the acquisition of precision farming machinery, and specific livestock investments. It also covers up to 8% of expenses for technical fees and engineering projects.