18 agri-food tourism projects are to receive a total of €275,000 in funding from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, it has been confirmed.

Following a call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2021 Rural Innovation and Development Fund in January, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue announced the projects that will receive funding from his department.

In a statement today (Thursday, May 6) Minister McConalogue said: “2020 and 2021 have been difficult years for everyone so I am pleased to deliver some good news and support these initiatives in the agri-food tourism sector and build on progress already made."

According to the department, funding of €275,010 has been made available to the following successful initiatives:

Continuing, the minister said: "Food Wise 2025 highlights the natural synergy between agri-food and local tourism.

"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.”