The European Investment Fund invests 200 million euros in Portugal’s Agricultural sector
- Valerie Charoux
- Jul 5
- 2 min read
EU Business News – The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested 200 million euros in Portugal’s Agricultural sector. Here are the latest European Investment Fund Success Stories in Portugal’s Agricultural sector and how to obtain funding from The EIF AGRI Portugal project in 2025:
The European Investment Fund launched AGRI Portugal in collaboration with the Government of Portugal and the Agri Managing Authority, with the aim of helping young farmers and agri-businesses grow – “Because keeping agriculture strong means welcoming the next generation into the field.”
AGRI Portugal has already invested 200 million euros in Portugal’s agricultural sector, providing support to over 300 businesses.
The European Investment Fund Success Stories in Portugal’s Agricultural sector are a reminder that access to finance is key to resilient rural communities.
1 - Here are the latest European Investment Fund Success Stories in Portugal’s Agricultural sector:
a – Sociedade Agrícola Quinta de Vilar
Portuguese agri-business Sociedade Agrícola Quinta de Vilar specializes in Beira Alta apples. Through AGRI Portugal, the European Investment Fund funded a loan amounting to 700,000 euros to finance new packaging, storage and refrigeration equipment for the agro-industrial unit in Satão.
b – PLURIORT
Portuguese agri-business PLURIORT is a producer of fresh vegetables in Lourinhã, Portugal. Through AGRI Portugal, the European Investment Fund funded a loan amounting to 250,000 euros to build two new greenhouses and an innovative irrigation system to increase productivity by 30%.
2 - How to obtain funding from The European Investment Fund AGRI Portugal project in 2025?
Funding from The European Investment Fund AGRI Portugal project may be obtained by sending applications by December 31st, 2025, to one of the following four Portuguese banks, namely, Banco BPI, Crédito Agricola, Caixa Geral de Depósitos and Santander.
3 - What are the advantages of obtaining funding from the European Investment Fund under the AGRI Portugal project?
The advantages of obtaining funding under the AGRI Portugal project include:
· Longer term loans at reduced interest rates
· Lower collateral requirements and no guarantee fees
· Larger loans are available
· Loans can be combined with PEPAC grants
· More working capital is covered
· New types of investments are eligible
