Tuscany: investments in the transformation, marketing and development of agricultural products


The Region of Tuscany has approved the tender for the implementation of sub-measure 4.2, type of operation 4.2.1 "Investments in the transformation, marketing and / or development of agricultural products" of the Rural Development Program (PSR) 2014-2022.



The intervention finances the  activities aimed at improving the company structures and equipment connected to the processing and marketing of agricultural products , in order to contribute to the consolidation of the agri-food chains and the development of new products. Furthermore, the measure encourages the  rationalization of the production processes of agri-food companies , with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of the companies themselves in terms of reducing production costs.


The measure finances SMEs, including APIs, which:


  • operate in the processing, marketing and / or development of agricultural products included in Annex I of the EU Functioning Treaty, excluding fishery products;
  • invest in the marketing structures for flower products. 

Operation 4.2.1 of the Tuscan PSR offers a  non-repayable contribution of 40% , up to a maximum of  € 600,000 , to support the costs relating to:


Investments in materials, works and building works , intervention for works and building works:

  • for the construction and renovation of buildings connected with the transformation and marketing phases;
  • necessary and functional or aimed at the installation of machinery, equipment and technological systems;
  • necessary for the construction of electrical and hydro-thermo-sanitary systems;
  • for the construction of electrical and hydro-thermo-sanitary systems strictly connected to the transformation and marketing activities carried out in the buildings;
  • necessary for the installation of equipment and systems aimed at safety in the workplace and environmental protection, with reference to the purification of wastewater and water saving;
  • aimed at the removal and disposal of asbestos cement, according to current regulations.

  For works and interventions subject to the building permit and / or EIA they must be acquired by the date of submission of the application.


Investments in materials, machinery and equipment , intervention for the purchase and installation of:

  •              machinery, equipment and related connection systems for the following
  •               transformation and marketing phases;
  • billboards, posters and plaques for information and advertising action.
  • equipment for setting up means of transport for animals and primary agricultural products;
  • equipment and systems aimed at safety in the workplace and environmental protection, with reference to the purification of wastewater and water saving;
  • plants and equipment for the production of energy deriving from renewable sources;
  • computer equipment (central units, computers and printers);
  • equipment for changing rooms, canteens and toilets used by staff;
  • technological service systems, specifically aimed at transforming and / or marketing the subject of financing;



Intangible investments :

  • purchase of computer programs;
  • creation of websites directly connected to the management and business activities.
The minimum expenditure amount is € 50,000 for SMEs, € 30,000 for APIs.


It is possible to submit the aid application until 06/27/2022.