EU agricultural and bioeconomy sectors will benefit from EUR 3 billion in loans
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Bioeconomy & circular economy
- Agriculture and food
- Women
- Youth
- Climate
- Prosperous rural areas
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Resilient rural areas
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other financial institutions, unlocking around EUR 8.4 billion of long-term investments for the bioeconomy sector.
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The financial support will be directed towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and will be spread over the next three years, with the first loans expected in the first half of 2025.
The loans will be targeted at young and/or new farmers, female farmers, and green investments to support the EU’s sustainability goals. The new financing aims to spur investments in a range of activities including soil health, digital tools, water management, climate resilience, and training in sustainable farming practices.
As part of its increased support for the bioeconomy, the EIB Group is exploring ways to improve agricultural insurance against the more frequent incidents of extreme weather, including floods and droughts. It will work with the European Commission, the insurance industry and other stakeholders to accelerate investment in climate adaptation or to provide more liquidity and credit risk coverage for businesses affected by climate disasters.
The new initiatives are part of an EIB Group action plan in the context of the 2024 Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture.