– The call, to which 900 thousand euros are allocated, includes three lines of subsidy intended for agricultural, livestock and agri-food activity, professional fishing and representative entities of the sector – Applications can be submitted from this Thursday, October 29, until November 19
The Cabildo of La Gomera opens this Thursday, October 29, the application period for aid aimed at promoting the island's primary sector, with a planned global investment that exceeds 900 thousand euros. The call articulates three lines of subsidy to contribute to the maintenance of the activity, the modernization of productive means and the operation of organizations linked to agriculture, livestock and fishing.
The island president, Casimiro Curbelo, explained that the first line is aimed at agricultural, agri-food and livestock farms and industries. It includes aid for Social Security contributions, with coverage of up to 90% of the contributions of self-employed workers and 50% of those corresponding to employees, in the cases provided for in the bases.
It also includes investments in agricultural and livestock machinery, localized irrigation systems, pumps and tanks, crop protection and management materials, equipment for the transformation and marketing of products, packaging and beekeeping. For professionals, aid for machinery and stainless steel packaging for wineries and agricultural industries can reach 90% of the eligible expense, with a maximum of 20,000 euros.
This line also incorporates support for soil analysis, the reconstruction of exposed stone walls on exploited land and the promotion of products linked to Foods of La Gomera. Certain concepts are also open to non-professionals, with specific percentages and limits.
In the livestock field, aid of up to 100 euros per Large Livestock Unit is provided, according to the equivalence of each species and category, and 0.20 euros per square meter actually cultivated forage for animal feed, with a minimum area of 1,000 square meters.
Improving the means of professional fishing
The second line is intended for the professional fishing sector and includes subsidies for Social Security contributions, with maximum percentages of 90% for self-employed workers and 50% for employees.
Among the planned investments is the acquisition of boats, with aid of up to 60% and a limit of 40,000 euros, as well as structural reforms and engine repair, which can reach 80%, with a maximum of 10,000 euros. Engines, isotherms, rigging, electronic, technical and communication equipment, beaching costs and professional fishing training are also contemplated.
Support for entities in the sector
The third line is aimed at agricultural, livestock and wine associations, irrigation communities and brotherhoods. It will cover up to 50% of eligible expenses linked to its operation, including supplies, office supplies, fuel, advice and management, as well as salaries and contributions of hired staff. It also includes medications for livestock sanitation campaigns and animal feed supplements.
Applications until November 19
The deadline will remain open from this Thursday until November 19. Legal entities must submit the application electronically, while natural persons may formalize their application through the General Registry of the Cabildo of La Gomera.
