Contributions For Beekeeping In Piedmont Region

Until 15 October, Piedmontese beekeepers have the opportunity to apply for funding for their activities. The call for applications is part of the regional programme for beekeeping in Piedmont and covers the period of activity from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021. More specifically, the investments that fall within the expenses financed by the grant are the purchase of equipment for running the apiary and equipment for processing, packaging and preserving beekeeping products. In addition to these measures aimed directly at beekeepers, there are specific measures for associations, cooperatives and research institutes. The total financial coverage for the beekeeping year 2020/21 is € 934,318.40. Specifically, measure A6 and C2.2 concern equipment and nomadic equipment respectively. The total contribution is 200,000.00€.

Individual or associated beekeepers with a registered office in Piedmont are eligible. They must have compulsorily submitted an annual declaration of hive ownership for the year 2019 or 2020 by registering with the national beekeeping registry office. The minimum threshold of regularly reported hives is 52. Possession of a regular VAT number (beekeeping or agricultural) and registration in the Chamber of Commerce business register is mandatory. In addition to this, there is the obligation to have a company file with the CAA and to comply with the hygiene and health regulations for honey processing, both in the case of possession of honey extraction premises and in the case of activities with third parties.

Applications can be submitted until 11.59 p.m. on 15 October 2020 to the Regional Department of Agriculture, Food, Hunting and Fisheries - Agriculture and Food Directorate - Agricultural and Livestock Production Sector, Corso Stati Uniti, 21 - 10128 Torino. You must use the form prepared by AGEA with the barcode available on the SIAN website. The form must be accompanied by all the documentation required by the notice, duly signed and accompanied by a valid identity document. The submission of applications may take place: By PEC at agricole@cert.regione.piemonte.it By certified electronic mail with digital signature at agricole@cert.regione.piemonte.it By certified electronic mail in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 65(1)(c) bis of Legislative Decree No 82/2005, at the address agricole@cert.regione.piemonte.it

Purchases made prior to the submission of the application, costs for used equipment, transport and registration costs and VAT, duties or taxes are not eligible for funding. On the other hand, purchases of equipment for the processing, packaging and preservation of beekeeping products and specific machines, equipment and materials for nomadism, including beehives, are eligible. Our remote monitoring systems are also included in these expenses. Our scales and anti-theft devices allow better and more rational management of beekeeping activity, especially in the case of nomadism. Having your bees under control at all times, you can plan targeted visits and interventions, avoiding empty trips and saving time. Monitoring devices will also provide you with valuable information on production and stock consumption, as well as the state of the colony.