Welcome to Unigreen.
Welcome to a sustainable future.
GROWING
GREATER
TOGETHER
Unigreen is one of Ireland's only Producer Organisations.
However, €800m worth of aid is released by the EU, exclusively to producers who are members of Producer Organisations.
That is why, in Europe, over half of all fruit and vegetables are marketed through 1,500 Producer Organisations.
If you are a fruit and vegetable grower, becoming a Unigreen member will give you, and your farm, access to this exclusive funding available from the EU Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisation Scheme.
SOWING
THE
SEEDS
Join today. For a more bountiful tomorrow.
Unigreen is about working together to improve the economic future and environmental sustainability of every one of our members. United, we can strengthen our position in local and international markets, and future-proof our business through investments in people, assets, and expertise.
AS A MEMBER OF UNIGREEN YOU WILL:
- You will gain access to funding only available to members of Producer Organisations
- You will benefit from a concentration of supply and be introduced to new markets
- You will be provided with marketing support
- You will belong to a community of top-quality producers
- You will receive technical advice and access to research and development
Becoming a Unigreen member will give your farm access to funding available from the EU Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisation Scheme.
The EU Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisation Scheme allows access to funding for a range of activities including Planning, Quality, Marketing, Technical, Research and Development and Environmental Improvements.
Funding of 50% is available for eligible actions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Testing, Marketing, Agronomy, and 80% of eligible Environmental Actions and Investments, such as Solar PV, Wind Turbines, and equipment to reduce Environmental Impact.
FRESHLY
FUNDED
FUTURES
Together we sustain. Together we grow.
Unigreen membership brings unity, vision, and access to sustainable futures. Unigreen has ambitions to grow sales to €20m by 2025, by opening new markets for our members produce.
EXCLUSIVE EU FUNDING
Here are examples of funding available for eligible actions in the Producer Organisation Scheme.
80% funding on environmental farm improvements for eligible investments such as PV, Solar and Wind Turbines
50% funding towards eligible quality and agronomy on farm
50% funding on eligible farm testing (soil, residue and pesticide testing, trials on new variety testing)
50% funding on Quality Standards (incl. BRC, Global Gap and Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme)
Up to 4.6% of turnover available in PO support
All agriculturists and horticulturists are facing dramatic changes in environmental requirements, biodiversity restoration and land use. The level of 80% assistance for many of these actions will help growers meet these challenges.
FRESH OPPORTUNITIES
Unigreen members enjoy access to new customers and new markets
Unigreen membership ensures a stronger market position, through the concentration of supply
Unigreen membership allows growers to remain competitive vs other EU growers
Unigreen membership offers the rewards of collaboration and support through shared research and information pooling, for the benefit of all
Unigreen membership provides business continuity, allowing you to feasibly farm for future generations
“Being a Unigreen member will make it possible for our 4th generation farm to keep going to become a 5th, 6th… generation farm.”
Unigreen MemberWALK
THE
LAND
Farmers, growers, family producers.
Few people know the earth, the seasons, the hardships, the joys, quite like we do. Many of us are generation farmers. We've grown up with nature, literally, in our nature.
Unigreen members will get access to beneficial EU funding. But Unigreen membership is about more, much more, than money.
It's about heart. It's about trust. It's about community. It's about sustaining the land. And keeping the goodness growing for our kids. And their kids.
PRODUCER ORGANISATION
MEMBER OBLIGATIONS
Members must work closely with the Department of Agriculture within the terms and conditions of the operational programme
Members should hold a long-term perspective, regarding membership
Sell all produce through the Producer Organisation (subject to some limited exceptions)
Work co-operatively with the Producer Organisation and other members
JOIN
THE
CROP
Day-by-day, we are growing richer in numbers and stronger in unity. As a member, you will join as an owner, a collaborator, and a respected friend.
We welcome all fruit and vegetable growers,in the Republic of Ireland, to our table. Contact us to become a member of the Unigreen Producer Organisation and quickly reap the benefits.
Paul Brophy
Unigreen Chairman
