Regional Subsidies For Beekeeping, Year 2020/2021

Contributions for beekeeping in Abruzzo are open until the end of November. Abruzzo beekeepers will therefore be able to submit their applications for funding to support their beekeeping activities. The call for contributions covers various actions, some aimed at beekeepers, others at associations, organisations and research institutes. In detail, the measures that interest beekeepers are: Equipment for running the apiary, processing, packaging and preserving beekeeping products (action a6) Miscellaneous equipment, e.g. purchase of net-bottomed hives or modification of existing hives, purchase of specific equipment to combat beehive aggressors and diseases (action b3) Purchase of beehives (action c2.1) and of machines, equipment and various materials specific to nomadism (action c2.2) Purchase of swarms, nuclei, bee packages and queen bees (action e1)

Measure A includes technical assistance to beekeepers and beekeepers' organisations. Action a6, concerning the purchase of equipment for apiary management and the processing, packaging and preservation of beekeeping products, is aimed at beekeepers and beekeeping entrepreneurs with more than 10 hives regularly reported in the BDA, residence in Abruzzo and SIAN company file. Depending on the number of beehives reported, there are different maximum expenditure thresholds, ranging from € 1,500 to € 10,000. The contribution covers 50% of the eligible expenditure.

As part of the fight against beehive aggressors and diseases, in particular varroasis (Measure B), the purchase of net-bottomed hives and specific materials and equipment is included (Action b3). 70% of the available funding is allocated to resident beekeepers for the purchase of net-bottomed hives. The remaining 30% goes to resident and nomadic beekeepers for the purchase of specific equipment. Again, beekeepers must have a minimum of 10 hives duly reported to the BDA, be resident in Abruzzo and have a SIAN holding file. Funding covers 60 per cent of the expenses for this action. Depending on the number of hives reported to the BDA, there are specific expenditure limits for each individual beneficiary.

Measure C deals in general with the rationalisation of transhumance. Nomadism is seen as an important resource for the beekeeping sector and the region aims at its enhancement for a better exploitation of nectar resources and for a greater and more varied production of honey. This measure includes the purchase of hives for nomadism, as well as various types of equipment. The beneficiaries of action c2.2 are all nomadic beekeepers, individually or in association, in possession at the date of sending the application of at least 10 beehives regularly reported to the BDA, must be resident in Abruzzo and have a company file on the SIAN. Depending on the number of beehives reported, there are different thresholds for maximum eligible expenditure, ranging from €5,000 to €25,000. The contribution covers 50% of the total expenditure.

Aid applications can be downloaded online at www.sian.it under Utilities>Download. If it is not possible to proceed in this way, the forms can also be obtained from the Agricultural Department of the Agricultural Assistance Centres or from the Beekeepers' Organisations. The farm dossier activated at the relevant CAA must always be attached to the application. Funding applications must be addressed to AGEA PAYING AGENCIES and sent no later than 30 November 2020 to Regione Abruzzo - Dipartimento Agricoltura - Ufficio Sostegno zootecnia e regimi di qualità. Applications must be sent with all the necessary documentation and a front/back copy of a valid identity document of the applicant by PEC to dpd019@pec.regione.abruzzo.it by 30 November 2020.

On 29 September, the call for funding contributions for beekeeping in Campania was published for the purchase of beehives to control varroasis and specific equipment and materials for nomadic beekeeping. The expenses covered by the call Specifically, the call provides for two measures. Measure B: control of beehive aggressors and diseases, in particular varroasis. Included in this measure is action b.3, specifically for the purchase of equipment of various kinds. Measure C: Rationalisation of transhumance. This measure includes action c.2, relating to the purchase of equipment, and sub-action c.2.2 for the purchase of machinery, equipment and various materials specific to the practice of nomadism. The minimum expenditure allowed is €2,000.00, while the maximum may not exceed €10,000.00 (excluding VAT). Depending on the number of hives.

Beneficiaries eligible to apply for aid are beekeepers, beekeeping entrepreneurs and professional beekeepers with residence or registered office in Campania. Beekeepers must have at least 50 hives, a Unique Identification Code and must have registered their hives with the Regional Beekeeping Database. They must also have their own business file in the SIAN database and be registered in the Chamber of Commerce business register. As a general rule, in order to be eligible for funding, the beekeeper must have duly reported a number of hives at least equal to that of the total number of hives funded in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Aid applications must be addressed to the paying agency AGEA. More specifically, they must be delivered to the territorial offices of the Campania Region on the basis of the provincial competence criterion. Applications, unless submitted via PEC, must be submitted in a duly sealed and countersigned envelope. The envelope must bear the following wording: "APPLICATION FOR CO-FINANCING REGULATION (EU) No 1308/2013 HONEY - Beekeeping Year 2021" and must be complete in all its parts. Applications may therefore be submitted by hand, sent by registered mail A.R. or by PEC to the specific addresses for each location. Applications must be delivered by 4/11/2020, i.e. 30 days after the publication of the notice in the BUR Campania. You can find the documentation on the sian website in the Download section.

It is now possible to submit an application for aid for beekeeping in Emilia-Romagna. Beekeepers, associated forms and research bodies can apply and have until 19 November. On 28 July 2020, the Regional Council approved the call for applications for the 2020/2021 year, allocating the €554,497.41 assigned by Mipaaf on the basis of the region's beekeeping heritage, which numbered 122,590 hives as at 31 December 2019. The measures financed Several action measures were approved, each with different beneficiaries. More specifically, the forms reserved for beekeepers are A.6, which provides expenses for equipment for running the apiary, processing, packaging and preserving beekeeping products, B.3 for the purchase of various equipment to fight beehive aggressors and diseases, and C.2.2 for the purchase of machinery, equipment and various specific materials.

Beneficiaries of these subsidies are beekeepers, beekeeping entrepreneurs and professional beekeepers, also in associated form. They must be in order to register and report their hives with the National Beekeeping Registry Office and have an agricultural or combined VAT number. Beekeepers must be registered in the regional registry of agricultural holdings and must possess at least 20 correctly registered hives. In addition, all hive products must be processed in compliance with health and hygiene regulations whether working on their own premises or in third-party facilities.

The maximum eligible expenditure for the purchase of these systems is 2,000€. For measure A.6 as a whole, expenditure must be between a minimum of EUR 800 and a maximum of EUR 3,500. The grant covers 50% of the total expenditure. Expenditure on the maintenance and repair of equipment, transport and packaging material and the purchase of used equipment are not eligible for support. Applications can be submitted until 19 November 2020 using the Sistema Operativo Pratiche (S.O.P.) of the Agenzia Regionale per le Erogazioni in Agricoltura per l'Emilia-Romagna (AGREA). Beekeepers, beekeeping entrepreneurs, individual professional beekeepers and associated forms must submit their applications directly to the Territorial Service for Agriculture, Hunting and Fisheries - Directorate General for Agriculture, Hunting and Fisheries of Emilia-Romagna. At least 2 cost estimates must be attached with a specific explanation of the choice of supplier.

Contributions for beekeeping in the Piedmont region are now open. 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 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 nomadism equipment respectively.

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 bee register. 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 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. Minimum and maximum amount to be included in the application Eligible expenses may only be paid by bank transfer, Ri.Ba. or credit card linked to the current account indicated in the application. The minimum amount that can be financed is €2,400.00 and may not exceed €10,000.00. The grantable contribution is 50% of the eligible expenditure. To read the full text of the call for proposals and retrieve the forms, consult the Regione Piemonte website Contact us at info@3bee.it for detailed information and to receive a customised estimate.

In Tuscany too, it is finally possible to apply for beekeeping funding. Specific measures are aimed at beekeepers and beekeeping organisations for both technical assistance and varroasis control (measure A and B). In parallel, measure C is also open for the rationalisation of transhumance. The aim of the call for proposals is to improve the production and marketing of Tuscan honey, reaching even the smallest producers who may have more difficulties in finding up-to-date information on management methods and integrated pest and disease control.

Beekeepers with a VAT registration number who practice nomadism and have duly reported to the local USL may apply for funding. Those who do not have hives (new beekeepers or already in activity with a zero declaration), who have a VAT registration number but are committed to beekeeping for at least 5 years, may also submit an application. Applicants must be up-to-date with social security payments and must not have been convicted in the ten years preceding the submission of the application. It is also necessary not to be in a state of bankruptcy, not to have received other funding for the indicated items of expenditure, and to be in order with the beekeeping registry. For those applying for the purchase of certain materials included in measures c2.2 and c2.3, it is also mandatory to possess at least 25 regularly reported hives.

For each sub-measure, specific eligible expenses are indicated. Specifically, the purchase of beehives (c2.1), machinery, equipment and various materials specific to the practice of nomadism (c2.2) and trucks (c2.3) are indicated. There are maximum expenditure items per sub-measure, each of which also has a different funding threshold. For the purchase of beehives and components, the contribution covers 60% of expenditure. Materials and equipment are covered at 50%, and the purchase of trucks only at 20%. For sub-measure c2.1, this includes materials such as complete and not complete hives, beehives, frames, wax sheets and pollen traps. The equipment financed by submeasure c2.2 includes smokers, queen excluders, feeders, blowers, wheelbarrows, forklifts, cranes, remote monitoring systems and anti-theft devices. Sub-measure c2.3, finally, refers exclusively to trucks with a load capacity of more than 35 quintals.

Applications for aid must be submitted only electronically using the forms available on the ARTEA website. Beekeepers have until midnight on 18 December 2020. All applications submitted after that date will be considered ineligible for funding. For the purposes of considering the admissibility or otherwise of the application, the date of receipt will be considered. The registration in the ARTEA registry is automated and associated with the registration of receipt. The full text of the call for applications will be published on the website of the Region of Tuscany.

Measures financed Three measures are open for the Lazio region: (a) Technical assistance to beekeepers and beekeeping organisations (MEASURE A) Refresher and training courses for individuals (Sub-Action A.1.2) - 80% financed Thematic seminars and conferences (Action A.2) - 100% financed b) Rationalisation of transhumance (MEASURE C) Purchase of beehives (Sub-Action C.2.1) - 60% financed Purchase of machinery, equipment and various materials for nomadism (Sub-Action C.2.2) - 50% financed c) Support measures for restocking the Union's bee population (MEASURE E) Purchase of swarms, nuclei, bee packages and queen bees (Action E.1) - 60% financed Purchase of breeding beekeeping equipment (Action E.2) - 60% financed

With regard to Actions C.2 and E.1 and E.2, the beneficiaries are beekeepers who have complied with their hive identification and registration obligations. The measure relating to the rationalisation of transhumance is obviously aimed exclusively at nomadic beekeepers. Moreover, it is necessary for everyone to have a duly constituted and updated business file in the National Agricultural Information System (SIAN). Beekeepers must have a regular VAT number, be registered with the relevant CCIAA (Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture), and a company code issued by the ASL (local health authority) following registration in the beekeeping registry office, which also corresponds to a regular declaration of hives. It is also necessary to conduct at least 5 hives. Only for those who apply for action C.2, there must be clear evidence of nomadism in the hives report.

In the measure on the rationalisation of transhumance, there are two different sub-actions. Sub-action C.2.1 provides for the purchase of beehives, hives and frames, for nesting and honeycombing. The subsidy covers 60% of the expenditure incurred. At the same time, sub-action C.2.2 covers 50% of the expenses incurred for the purchase of machinery, equipment and various materials strictly related to the practice of nomadism. A maximum cost is indicated for each type of expenditure, and for some of these a certain number of regularly reported hives is also required, such as the purchase of wheelbarrows, trailers, hydraulic tailgates and forklifts. All non-consumable material must be kept on the farm for a minimum of 5 years (beehives and similar equipment) or 10 years (machinery for specific use).

The documentation that must be attached to the application is as follows: Copy of the last hive keeping declaration List of equipment and machinery to be purchased, with relevant technical data sheets and prices net of VAT, comparing at least 3 quotes from different suppliers Appropriate documentation for those wishing to benefit from the score for pollination activities Priority declaration, in accordance with the model in Annex 2 of the Call for Proposals - Priority Actions C.2/E.1/E.2 Self-certification concerning the origin and destination of the bees to be purchased Application procedure Those wishing to apply for funding must use the form prepared by AGEA and available on the SIAN portal www.sian.it.

The call for contributions for beekeeping in Lombardy is now open. On 4 November, in fact, the OCM Honey notice for the Lombardy region was officially published. Lombardy beekeepers will therefore be able to submit their applications for funding over the next few weeks. The measures funded are aimed at both individual beekeepers and associations of beekeepers. Technical assistance and training Measure A is for technical assistance and professional training of beekeepers. This measure includes expenses for updating of technicians seminars teaching aids, subscriptions, information sheets and brochures technical assistance to companies The beneficiaries of this measure are exclusively beekeeping associations, which receive different funding according to the actions considered.

Beneficiaries of measures B and C are beekeeping producers with a registered office in Lombardy. They must have a regular VAT number and have beehives registered according to the regulations in force. If they have their registered office in Mountainous Less Favoured Areas, it is sufficient to have at least 40 regularly registered hives. For all others, the minimum threshold of hives is 80. These beekeepers must also have an open and updated business file in Sis.Co. In the specific case of Measure C, nomadism is obviously required. Submitting an application A necessary condition for submitting an application is to have set up and updated your company file with the Paying Agency of Lombardy. The application must be submitted exclusively electronically by filling in the computerised application, available in the Lombardy Region's Information System (SisCo).

Included in the expenses for the rationalisation of transhumance are our remote monitoring systems. 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. On your profile you can organise your work, enter notes, schedule activities and even set warning thresholds. With anti-theft devices you can then protect your crates and monitor them in case of theft. As soon as the system detects abnormal movement or vibration, specific alarms are sent to you via SMS and email. By entering the app, you can directly track your movements around the house.