Good Practice - Project

Aeroponics Mediterranean Ltd. – ‘Planty’

‘Planty’ have built a state-of-the-art greenhouse, that uses environmentally friendly techniques and covers the complete production cycle from seed to market.  
  • CAP Implementation
  • - Programming period: 2014-2022 Cyprus
    - Programming period: 2014-2022 Cyprus

    General information

    RDP Priority
    • P5. Resource efficiency and climate
    RDP Focus Area
    • 5C: Renewable sources & waste management
    RDP Measure
    • M04: Investments in physical assets

    Summary

    Seeking innovative agriculture projects that are environmentally friendly and adapted to the market reality of Cyprus, the beneficiaries decided to invest in a state-of-the-art agricultural production unit. The new unit will provide premium horticultural products to the Cypriot market and, more importantly, will be able to export these products to new markets, such as the Greece and the Gulf Countries. 

    Rural Development Programme (RDP) support facilitated the construction of a state-of-the-art greenhouse which includes a nursery and a hydroponic growing plant, using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) as well as storage and packaging facilities.

     

    Results

    Establishment of a 10 000 m2 state-of-the-art facility and greenhouse made up of aa 5 000 m2 nursery and a 5.000 m2 area for hydroponic production using the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT).

    The facility also includes 850 m2 for storage and packaging facilities, ready to supply the market with premium horticultural and hydroponic products including micro leaves/microgreens, herbs and leafy vegetables.

     

    Promoter

    Aeroponics Mediterranean Ltd.

    Funding

    Total budget 1 026 722 (EUR)
    EAFRD 318 000 (EUR)
    National/Regional 282 000 (EUR)
    Private 426 722 (EUR)

    Resources

    English language

    gp_cy_aeroponics_ltd_491_web_fin.pdf

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