Programme: Rural Development Programme

The farm will continue to develop in the field of orchards - growing other fruit species - quinces. Start of the implementation of the business plan no later than nine months from the date of conclusion of the administrative contract for grants will begin with the purchase of a tractor for mechanized tillage activities on the farm. At a later stage, an automatic meteorological station will be purchased and introduced for the needs of the farm in order to obtain information on meteorological and soil indicators and make informed decisions for choosing the appropriate type and time of agronomic measures in the plantations. In the second economic year 2023/2024, at least another 4,800 decares of ready-made quince plantations will be leased. Thus, the areas with quinces will reach a minimum of 13,799 decares, and the total arable area of ​​the farm together with the oil-bearing rose will become a minimum of 15,799 decares. No increase in the area with oil-bearing rose is expected. The farmer will observe and carry out in time all the necessary agro-technical measures for growing perennials. He will annually register the agricultural land he cultivates in IACS and will apply for support under the direct payment schemes applicable to his farm and other national support schemes, incl. State aid that is eligible. Compliance with the European Union Standards for phytosanitary requirements will be achieved and all applicable to the economy requirements of national and European legislation will be met. It is envisaged that the applicant will receive a consulting package TA 2 under sub-measure 2.1.2 "Consulting services for small farmers" of Measure 2 "Consulting services, farm management services and farm replacement services" of the RDP 2014-2020 in the current business year.