Tipperary Food Producers Network receive funding for Agri-Food tourism projects

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD has announced close on €300,000 in funding to 17 local agri-food tourism projects including some in Tipperary.

Tipperary Food Producers Network (Farm tours and experiences) will benefit to the tune of €25,000 while Tipperary Co Council (Destination Lough Derg) will receive €21,094.50 in funding. 

The funding is made available under the 2023 Rural Innovation and Development Fund through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 

Minister McConalogue said “The connection between agriculture and rural tourism is real and tangible given that we are such a great food nation with a strong track hospitality record. It is great to be able to support these initiatives in the agri-food tourism sector and build on progress already made.

“There is a great interest from across the country this year which highlights the interest in agri-food tourism and its importance to communities. Our 10-year roadmap for the agriculture sector Food Vision 2030, highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism.

Agri food tourism in rural areas allows our great food companies of all sizes to showcase their people, landscape, history and culture through agricultural produce, food and drink and local cuisine.  In addition, it provides opportunities for rural businesses, including farmers, producers and artisans, to develop their products and services, connect with the community and visitors and improve skills and best practice and I am delighted to announce the successful projects which have secured funding”.  

Funding has been made available to the following successful initiatives:

Tipperary Food Producers Network (Farm tours and experiences) - €25,000
Monaghan Co Council (Summer of Food) - €25,000
Bia Innovator Campus Galway (Food  and Ag. experience) - €25,000
Wicklow Naturally Farm to Fork Trails - €24,479
Achonry Farmers Market - €9,800
Burren Eco Tourism Network (Burren Food Trail) - €25,000
Cromane Seafest, Co Kerry - €20,000
Drumshambo Community Council - €24,850
The Gourmet Greenway, Mulranny - €9,901.50
Wildacres Honey Tour - €14,385
Tipperary Co Council (Destination Lough Derg) - €21,094.50
North Mayo Heritage Centre - €21,800
Carlow Tourism CLG (Taste In Carlow Food Network) - €12,275
Laois Co Council (Laois Taste) - €8,593
Cavan County Council (Cavan Food Network) - €12,275
Boyne Valley Food Heroes - €12,275
Rock Farm Slane - €7,442