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New grant scheme for online mart sales

written by Rachel McLaughlin March 1, 2021
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D. has announced funding for livestock marts to enhance their ICT infrastructure. 

Livestock marts can apply to the Department for a grant of a maximum of €5,000 to cover 50% of expenditure on ICT infrastructure, under the Marts ICT Infrastructure Scheme 2021.

The Minister said, “Each year, nearly three million cattle and sheep are sold through livestock marts.  Maintaining viable sales outlets for livestock is vital to ensuring that the agri sector and the food supply chain are fully functioning.  I must pay tribute to marts and farmers for their swift adjustment last year to online sales that Covid-19 public health measures has made necessary.”

“Now the longer term vision for the sector must be considered. Even when the COVID-19 situation allows for a return to in-person attendance at marts, online sales will continue to be a significant feature. The blend of online and in-person sales and are good for competition as more people have an opportunity to bid on livestock  than could attend a sale on a mart’s premises.”

Marts must ensure that they have high quality ICT infrastructure in place to facilitate online sales in their operations.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th November 2021.  Marts may only apply once for a grant.

New grant scheme for online mart sales was last modified: March 1st, 2021 by Rachel McLaughlin
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