EU incentives
Good news: across the EU there are grants and soft finance for farm equipment. They’re managed by each country/region, under the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) and State-aid rules.
All ERMO implements (ploughs, subsoilers, drainers/decompactors, disc/tyne cultivators, rollers) are eligible equipment in most CAP calls and many national schemes; final word is always with the local authority running the call.
If you’re new to this, start here
The 4 places to look (and who to ask)
CAP Funds (your country’s CAP Strategic Plan)
What it is: national/regional calls that co-finance farm investments (equipment included). Typical grants are ~30–60%, but the % and rules depend on your country/region.
Who to contact: your country’s CAP Paying Agency / Managing Authority (they run the calls).
EU page: CAP Paying Agencies.
What “CAP Strategic Plans” are: overview.
What it is: quick national grants allowed by EU rules:
ABER = the “Agricultural Block Exemption” rules countries use for fast, compliant schemes.
Agricultural de minimis = small grants with a €50,000 / 3-year ceiling (since 2024).
Who to contact: your national ministry/authority for State aid in agriculture (they publish the open schemes and forms).
National State-aid schemes (ABER & de minimis)
What it is: the European Investment Bank channels favourable credit lines through local banks/leasing for SMEs/agri—often at better terms.
Who to contact: your bank or leasing provider and ask about EIB/InvestEU products for agriculture. (General EIB info: see EU pages on CAP financing & networks.)
Who to contact (official):
- MIMIT – Transition Plan 5.0 page (FAQ, rules).
- GSE – Transition 5.0 section (documents, platform).
Soft finance via your bank/leasing (EIB / InvestEU)
What it is: Regional/national calls for proposals that co-finance company investments (including equipment). The percentages vary (typically ~40–60%).
Who to contact (official):
- Rural Network – CAP 2023–2027 section (implementation status, links to calls for tenders/Regions).
- MASAF – legislation/PSP (national framework)
ISMEA (guarantees and measures for agricultural businesses)
What it is: tools to facilitate credit (direct guarantees) and dedicated measures (e.g., Più Impresa for young people/women).
Who to contact (official):
- ISMEA – Direct guarantees.
- ISMEA – “More Enterprise”.
INAIL – ISI Call (Agriculture)
What it is: Non-repayable grants for projects that improve health and safety (including the purchase of machinery/equipment). Annual deadlines (click-day).
Who to contact (official): INAIL – ISI Notice (calendar and online procedure).
What we do vs. what the organization does
ERMO provides you with:
- "Incentive-ready" quote with the technical data required by the tenders.
- CE documents and manuals; Incoterms and delivery support.
- For 5.0: we connect you with technical partners for interconnection/monitoring.
The competent body confirms:
- Eligibility, % of aid, deadlines, forms, cumulation.
Legal note
This information is for guidance only. The final decision on eligibility, percentages, and deadlines rests with the competent authorities (MIMIT, GSE, Revenue Agency/ZES Structure, Regions/Rural Network/MASAF, ISMEA, INAIL).
Always check the official pages.