Micro and small loans for rural development

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Watch this video case study for first-hand accounts of how EAFRD financial instruments are closing the gap between financial resources and the need for greater investment to support farmers in Croatia to expand their businesses and become a key driver of generational renewal in rural communities and areas.

Thanks to EAFRD-backed loans from HAMAG BICRO, Croatia’s first garlic farm, was able to invest in new agricultural machinery and storage units;  peach farmer, Matija Kovacic had his best year of production to date; Zvonko Rohalj’s roof correction services is thriving thanks to his newly purchased electric hoof correction trailer; and Haskap berry producer, Ivica Babojelic, was able to modernise the facilities and even put out new products.

The Greek EAFRD Guarantee: Jason Ligas, wine producer

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Jason Ligas is a natural wine producer using the permaculture method in Pella, Greece. Thanks to the support of the EAFRD Guarantee Fund he was able to invest in eco-friendly and innovative technologies to increase the quality on his produce and help the evolution his vineyard. 

The EAFRD guarantee instrument showcased in the video aims to improve access to finance conditions for agricultural and agri-food enterprises in Greece to help beneficiaries get their investment projects off the ground.

 

Agriculture surveys 2023

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A new production plant for organic animal feed

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Comazoo in a cooperative based in the Lombardy region of Italy dedicated to improving livestock processes and the production of animal feed. Thanks to the combination of a grant and financial instrument financed by EAFRD, Comazoo was able to invest in two new production lines for GMO-free and organic feed. This venture allowed the cooperative to produce an additional 100 000 quintals of animal feed per year. 

The EAFRD Credit Fund supported agri-food companies in Lombardy, Italy, to increase value added along the entire food production chain. Thanks to the support of this EAFRD financial instrument, two cooperatives could enhance their production capacity and expand their business, to the benefit of their members.

Read the written case study: EAFRD Credit Fund Lombardy 2014-2020 

Financing gap in the EU agricultural and agri-food sectors

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The factsheet presents an estimate of the financing gap for the agriculture and agri-food sectors in the EU. The estimate is based on the results of the ‘Survey on financial needs and access to finance of EU agriculture enterprises’ and of the ‘Survey on financial needs and access to finance of EU agri-food micro, small and medium sized enterprises in 2022’. The factsheet refers to 2022 and updates a previous estimate published by fi-compass in 2020  referring to 2017 and 2018.

Survey on financial needs and access to finance of EU agricultural enterprises

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Through an analysis of the agriculture sector's performance, financial landscape, future projections, and responses to climate change, this document offers an overview of the financial needs and access to credit conditions of EU agricultural enterprises. Based on a thorough survey of over 6 500 farms, the study presents the market conditions available for agricultural enterprises, compared to the situation highlighted in a previous edition of the survey, conducted in 2018. It also describes a series of market failures that can be addressed with specific policy and financial measures.