Regional priorities for agricultural funding

Please note: Unfortunately, there is no funding left for further agricultural grants in Agder. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided your project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

Priority initiatives and areas for 2026

• Investments that drive progress and growth and deliver a clear upgrade to production facilities
• Projects that increase food production in sectors where market conditions allow
• Young farmers under the age of 35 and farmers who plan to derive a substantial proportion of their income and employment from the farm.
• Organic production
• Animal welfare measures
• Conversion to loose housing and other efficiency improvements
  

Traditional agriculture

Forage-based livestock farming. The following types of production are prioritised:

Milk production

• Particularly small and medium-sized farms with fewer than 30 cows, in line with national guidelines. Securing dairy production throughout Agder by maintaining the region's share of milk production is a priority measure in the adopted Agricultural Strategy for Agder 2022–2024.

Beef production

• Some new suckler cow enterprises and expansions where the available resources are suitable.

Sheep farming

• Grants may be available for establishing and expanding farms with a strong resource base
• Priority is given to projects in areas with good grazing resources and/or important cultural landscapes
• Priority is given to projects that increase the proportion of grazing in the feed base and boost production through better use of grazing resources, in line with the adopted Agricultural Strategy for Agder.

Crop production

• We give high priority to investments and development in the production of vegetables, cereals, potatoes, fruit, berries and greenhouse plants, among other areas. This includes storage and cold storage facilities, grain dryers, packing facilities and polytunnels, as well as establishing fruit orchards and berry fields.

Manure storage

• Measures that help reduce emissions, such as manure storage facilities and digestate storage facilities

Irrigation systems

• Funding may be provided for fixed installations. Irrigation reels and other movable surface equipment are not eligible for funding.

Concentrate-based production

• Modernisation, upgrading and expansion up to the licensing limit for established producers of piglets, finishing pigs and combined production. Priority is given to measures that represent a clear step forward.
• Agder needs to modernise its pig farming sector, and the region also aims to prioritise some new farming operations.
• Poultry production is prioritised when an agreement with a buyer is secured.
• Support may be available for converting from conventional to organic egg, poultry and pig production, provided that supply agreements or market access are in place.

Other agriculture-based industries / supplementary industries

• Farm-based welfare services
• Production and product development of local food
• Farm-based tourism and experience development
• Christmas trees and decorative greenery
• Beekeeping
• Collaborative initiatives (networks)

Not prioritised

• Workshop, tool shed, firewood storage
• Routine maintenance
• Purchase of livestock (including bee colonies)
• Equestrian centre operations, harness racing, golf
• Equipment acquired through leasing

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need to finance long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses

Loans cannot be granted for investments that result in a significant increase in output in sectors already experiencing overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Application deadline and process

There is no application deadline. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis while funding remains available.

Grant amount

We assess projects in line with our standard credit and risk assessment guidelines, including priority target groups, ability to deliver, profitability requirements and additionality.

Please note: Unfortunately, there is no funding left for further agricultural grants in Innlandet. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided the project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

Priorities for 2026 (no major changes to the priorities are expected for 2027)

Free-stall barns – top-up financing

Innlandet County Council has established supplementary funding for dairy farmers transitioning to loose housing. We administer the scheme, which provides grants of up to NOK 700,000 per project. Projects that have already received IBU funding are not eligible for supplementary funding.

The scheme covers conversions from tie-stall barns to free-stall housing, as well as new dairy farming operations where free-stall barns are built. Older free-stall barns requiring investment to meet new animal welfare standards may also be eligible.

Everyone in the target group will automatically be considered for a grant when their standard investment application is processed. There is no separate application form.

It is not yet clear whether additional funding will be made available for this scheme.

Traditional agriculture

Priority areas

• Dairy production and adaptation to the 2034 loose-housing requirement are the highest priorities
• Grant for young farmers under the age of 35 (generational transfer grant), regardless of production type
• Storage and drying capacity in the horticultural sector and permanent installations for irrigation systems*
• Grain storage and drying facilities*
• Conversion to SPF*
• Manure storage facility*
• Other forage-based production. Modernisation and animal welfare measures are prioritised over increased production volumes and new establishments
• All organic production

* Special initiative for 2026 – approximately NOK 25 million earmarked.

Non-priority areas

• Concentrate feed-intensive production
• Projects involving forage-based production that use land suitable for growing cereals, berries and vegetables
• Replacement of IMEK
• Storage facilities, equipment sheds, workshops
• Smaller projects where support from Innovation Norway is not essential to carrying out the project
• Projects that do not derive, or do not plan to derive, a significant proportion of employment and income from the farm
• Projects that largely involve maintenance

Other agriculture-based industries

Priority is given to initiatives based on the resources of agricultural properties and their owners. When assessing applications, we place considerable emphasis on market opportunities, both in Norway and internationally, as well as financial potential. We also consider your knowledge and ability to deliver. We aim to encourage innovative, high-quality projects. The following key priorities apply:

Priority measures

• Local food
• Agritourism
• Inn på Tunet

As part of the ‘Matfylket Innlandet’ initiative, we give priority to projects involving food production and processing, as well as farm-based tourism combined with local food.

Non-priority initiatives

• Projects that only involve renting out bed spaces
• Smaller projects where support from Innovation Norway is not essential to carrying out the project
• Projects that do not derive, or plan to derive, a significant proportion of employment and income from the farm
• Traditional service industries
• Machinery sheds, storage buildings, rental properties, farm sawmills and firewood production
• Equestrian centre operations, harness racing, stable rental, and dog and cat boarding
• Projects that largely involve maintenance

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need funding for long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• the purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses

Loans cannot be granted for investments that would significantly increase output in sectors already experiencing overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Please note: Unfortunately, no funding remains for further agricultural grants in Møre og Romsdal. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided your project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

Priorities for 2026

Forage-based livestock farming

Cattle and goats:

• At least 70 per cent of the funding must be prioritised for dairy and beef cattle production, as well as dairy goat production.
• Particular emphasis will be placed on converting to loose housing for dairy and beef cattle, as well as rebuilding facilities to meet new animal welfare requirements.

Sheep:

• Grants may be awarded for investments in sheep farms with sufficient land resources, including both cultivated land and rough grazing.
• Priority is given to existing producers. Projects involving increased capacity and new establishments may be considered if up-to-date, long-term market forecasts justify the increase.

Concentrate feed-intensive production

• Investments that improve animal welfare
• Priority is given to existing producers. Projects involving capacity expansion and new business establishment may be considered.
• Conditions include the market situation and the provisions of the Livestock Production Regulation Act.

Potatoes, cereals, fruit, berries and vegetables

• Investments that contribute to increased production and greater value creation. Emphasis will be placed on profitability and the development potential of the production in question. The market situation must also be taken into account.

Manure storage

• Investments in storage facilities for livestock manure, digestate or other organic fertiliser.

Generational transfer

• Application for an investment grant for generational transfer, regardless of the type of production.

Rural businesses

• Innovative and profitable projects.
• Production and further processing of local food, farm-based tourism and Inn på tunet services.
• Experience development and collaborative projects at the intersection of agriculture and tourism, culture, local food and natural resources.

We do not prioritise:

• Projects that have little impact on employment and income on the farm.
• Workshops, machinery sheds, storage buildings, rental properties and maintenance-related measures.
• Investment grants to develop accommodation capacity.
• Equestrian centres, harness racing, stable rental, and boarding kennels and catteries.

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need funding for long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of the agricultural sector

Loans cannot be granted for investments that would significantly increase output in sectors already experiencing overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Please note: Unfortunately, there is no funding left for further agricultural grants in Nordland. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided the project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

The exceptions are:

• Applications relating to generational transfer where the applicant turns 35 before 1 November 2026
• Applications related to the Value Creation and Development Programmes (national funding)
• Applications for loan financing only

We will follow up and respond as usual to other enquiries, including questions about existing loans and ongoing grant applications.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions about the above, please contact fredrik.korpe@innovasjonnorge.no

Priorities for 2026

Traditional agriculture

• Transition from tie-stall to free-stall housing in dairy farming
• The horticultural sector where there is an existing market or an opportunity to create one
• Investments in pig, piglet and finishing pig production
• Generational transfers, regardless of production type

Not prioritised

• Establishment and expansion of conventional egg, chicken and turkey production
• Projects involving extensive maintenance or renovation
• Reinvestment in/replacement of feeding systems
• Traditional storage facilities, equipment sheds, rental buildings and workshops
• Smaller projects where our involvement is not a deciding factor
• Ongoing maintenance
• Purchase of livestock (including bee colonies)
• Replacement of a milking robot
• Equipment acquired through leasing
• Used equipment previously financed with a grant (exception: used milking robots)

Other agriculture-based industries

When prioritising projects, we make an overall assessment of the idea’s commercial content, profitability potential, market opportunities, and contribution to food security and preparedness.

• Projects that aim to significantly increase income and employment
• Farm-based welfare services
• Processing and production of local food
• The horticultural sector, where there is an existing market or an opportunity to create one
• Agritourism
• Experience-based year-round tourism

Not prioritised

• General rental activities
• Rental of stable spaces, trotting and equestrian centre activities, golf courses, kennels and similar activities without significant innovation
• Traditional commercial private-sector services without significant innovation
• Trading in purchased goods
• Food and beverage service only

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need funding for long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses

Loans cannot be granted for investments that would significantly increase output in sectors already experiencing overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Application process and processing time

There is no application deadline. We process applications on an ongoing basis while funds remain available.

We expect applications for resource assessment, generational transfer and manure storage facilities to have shorter processing times, as they are handled by our national agriculture team. Applications concerning the conversion from tie-stall to loose housing, as well as larger projects, will take longer to process. It is difficult to give an exact number of weeks.

Please note: We will not process incomplete applications.

Grant amount

We assess each case individually. The level of grant funding is based on an overall assessment of factors including sustainability, profitability, risk mitigation and the amount of funding needed to carry out the project. We also consider long-term, profitable value creation and the project's contribution to employment, settlement and a diverse agricultural sector in Nordland, based on agricultural resources in general and the specific resources of the agricultural property.

We emphasise that the farm’s overall financial position after the investments must provide sufficient capacity to pay wages relative to the scale of production. The farm’s finances must also be able to cover the investments made. This means that we also assess projects on their own merits, without taking external income into account.

You can find more information about our services and guidance on our website. We also recommend contacting relevant advisory organisations, such as TINE, NLR and Nortura, as well as science parks and innovation hubs (including Egga Utvikling, KPB and Kunnskapsparken Helgeland), which can advise you on our funding and support schemes.

Traditional agriculture

Priority areas 

• Grain dryer/storage facility with air supply
• Potatoes, vegetables, fruit, berries and greenhouses
• Dairy production
• Necessary investments/upgrades (e.g. irrigation systems, manure storage facilities, silos and animal welfare measures)
• In predominantly grassland areas, priority may be given to forage-based meat production (sheep and suckler cows).
• Essential upgrades to mountain farm buildings for businesses actively engaged in seasonal dairy farming in rural areas

Non-priority areas

• Traditional storage facilities, tool rooms and workshops
• Smaller projects where our contribution is not essential to making the project happen

Other agriculture-based industries

Priority areas

• Food and drink with a local identity, including production and processing
• Farm-based services (IPT)
• Farm-based tourism
• Community-supported agriculture
• Business development in urban agriculture

Non-priority areas

• General rental activities
• Rental of stable spaces, equestrian centre operations, golf courses, kennels and similar activities without significant innovation
• Trading in purchased goods

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need to finance long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses

Loans cannot be granted for investments that result in a significant increase in output in sectors where there is overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Application deadline and process

There is no application deadline. We process applications on an ongoing basis while funding remains available.

Please note: Unfortunately, there is no funding left for further agricultural grants in Rogaland. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided your project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

As we have received far more applications than we have funding for in 2026, and the national funding allocation for loose-housing systems will be significantly reduced in 2027, the regional agricultural partnership in Rogaland has refined its priorities for 2027:

Priorities for 2027

Traditional agriculture

• Dairy production – conversion to loose housing
  • the overall financial position is taken into account, and the impact of factors such as tax exemptions on grants may be considered when determining the size of the grant
• Dairy resource assessment for those at a crossroads
• Rearing young stock in dairy production – conversion to loose housing/phased conversion. Limited funding of up to 30%.
• SPF pigs – up to 35% and a maximum of NOK 500,000. Only available to existing producers
• Manure storage facilities – up to 25% and a maximum of NOK 250,000
• Young farmers/generational transfer
  • The same priorities apply as in other cases, but strong applications relating to sheep and suckler cows may also be considered
• Rural areas – safeguarding agriculture throughout the county
• Fruit, berries and vegetables where access to the market can be documented (applies to both plantations and storage facilities)

Not prioritised

• Sheep, suckler cow and bull farming, except in cases involving generational transfer. New for 2027.
• Replacing a milking robot is considered maintenance and will not be prioritised – including in cases involving generational transfer
• Chicken production
• Egg production
• New establishment with SPF pigs and other pig-related matters

Other agriculture-based industries

• Local food – processing, development and sales
• Farm shops may receive a limited Startup grant if they also sell products from other farmers, meet a need in the market and do not distort competition.
• Farm-based tourism – preferably combined with local food
• Inn på Tunet initiatives for approved providers

Not prioritised

• Forestry and sawmilling
• Business development without sufficient links to agriculture

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need to finance long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses

Loans cannot be granted for investments that significantly increase output in sectors already experiencing overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Please note: Unfortunately, there is no funding left for further agricultural grants in Trøndelag. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided the project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

Traditional agriculture

Priority areas

• Dairy farming, with a focus on small and medium-sized farms, particularly the transition from tie-stall to free-stall barns.
• Measures to improve animal welfare in forage-based livestock farming and pig production, within the framework of the Livestock Production Act.
• Long-term investments in potato, fruit, berry and vegetable production.
• Grain storage and drying facilities.

Non-priority areas

• Chicken production
• Egg production
• Pig farming – startup and expansion
• Workshop, machinery shed, storage building, rental property
• Maintenance-related measures
• Purchase of livestock (including bee colonies)
• Replacement of milking robot
• Equipment acquired through leasing
• Projects that have little impact on employment and income for the farm
• Readily marketable equipment

Other agriculture-based industries

Priority measures

• Local food
• Agritourism
• Farm-based care

Non-priority initiatives

• Equestrian centres, harness racing, stable rental,
• Dog and cat boarding kennels
• Golf

For new agriculture-based industries, we prioritise initiatives that build on the resources of agricultural properties and their owners. When assessing applications, we place considerable emphasis on market opportunities, both in Norway and internationally, as well as financial potential. We also consider your knowledge and ability to deliver. We aim to encourage innovative, high-quality projects.

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need funding for long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of the agricultural sector

Loans cannot be granted for investments that involve a significant increase in output in sectors where there is overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Application deadline and process

There is no application deadline. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis while funding remains available.

Grant amount

We assess each case individually. We determine the level of support based on an overall assessment of factors including sustainability, profitability, risk mitigation and the amount of support needed to carry out the project.

Please note: Unfortunately, there is no funding left for further agricultural grants in Vestfold. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided the project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

Priorities for 2026

To qualify for funding, projects must align with the national priorities for the IBU programme and our policy. You can find the overarching guidelines and framework for prioritising and allocating funds in the Regulations on funding for investment and business development in agriculture.

Projects must also align with the regional priorities for each county. We prioritise projects that support the regional agricultural strategy for Telemark, and the regional business strategy for food and forestry in Vestfold.

Traditional agriculture

We prioritise investments that drive development and growth, significant upgrades to production facilities, and projects that increase food production in sectors where market conditions allow. We generally prioritise climate-efficient, environmentally friendly solutions that promote animal welfare, as well as young farmers and generational transfers in the priority sectors. We also prioritise organic production and rural areas to safeguard agriculture throughout the county.

Priority areas

• Conversion of small and medium-sized herds from tie-stall housing to loose housing
• Forage-based livestock production for milk and meat outside the most productive grain-growing areas
• Investments in facilities for sheep and goats
• Investments in facilities for potatoes, vegetables, fruit and berries where access to the market can be documented.
• Fruit and berry plantations where market access can be documented. Read the guidelines for grants for fruit, berries and small-scale production.
• Grain dryers
• Irrigation systems: Funding may be provided for fixed installations. Irrigation reels and other movable surface equipment are not eligible for funding.
• Manure and roughage storage
• Energy-intensive production: Necessary investments/upgrades
  • Pigs: Established producers may receive funding for projects involving expansion up to the licensing limit for piglet production and combined production. Funding may be provided for new finishing pig operations.
  • Specific provisions for chicken and turkey: We may provide funding for expansion or new establishment projects, as this is contract production outside the market regulation system.
  • Eggs for human consumption: As the market is now expected to be in balance, funding cannot be provided for new establishments or expansion projects. The exception is projects involving a transition to free-range hens, which may be prioritised even if this increases production up to the licensing limit.

Non-priority areas

• Machinery sheds, workshops, storage facilities
• General maintenance and other minor investments
• Equipment acquired through leasing and used equipment previously co-financed by a grant
• Projects where support from Innovation Norway is not essential to carrying out the project

Other agriculture-based industries

For other agriculture-based industries, we prioritise initiatives that draw on the resources of agricultural properties and their owners. When assessing applications, we place considerable emphasis on market opportunities and financial potential. We also consider your knowledge and ability to deliver. We aim to encourage innovative, high-quality projects.

Priority measures

• Local food – processing, development and sale of food with a local identity
• Farm-based tourism, food production and visitor experiences
• Developing operations by making use of all the farm's resources and contributing to value creation and resilience throughout the value chain
• Mountain dairy farming, mountain agriculture and urban farming
• Farm-based welfare services for approved providers.

Non-priority initiatives

• Business development without sufficient links to agriculture
• Physical investments in holiday home developments and other capital-intensive rental activities
• Traditional service industries
• Trading in purchased goods
• Riding arena/indoor arena and horse stabling

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need funding for long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of the agricultural sector

Loans cannot be granted for investments that result in a significant increase in output in sectors where there is overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Grant calculation and application requirements

We assess each case individually. We determine the level of funding based on an overall assessment of factors including sustainability, profitability, risk mitigation and the amount of funding needed to carry out the project.

Attachments to the application:

• Tax returns for the past two years
• Interim financial statements for the current year
• Tax returns for the past two years
• Documents confirming the project costs
• A project budget showing the expected financial viability. For larger projects and projects involving a significant change in the scale of operations, an operating plan must be attached to the application.
• When applying for a loan: a valuation of any property offered as collateral

Application deadline and process

There is no application deadline. Applications will be accepted and processed throughout the year, subject to available funding.

All applications must be submitted via My page. Use the 'Contact an advisor' function in the application form if you would like feedback on specific points in your application or would like an advisor to review it before you formally submit it.

Get in touch with your local agricultural office for guidance on the application process.

• Contact for traditional agriculture: Håvard Gulliksen, havard.gulliksen@innovasjonnorge.no
• Contact for other agriculture-based industries: Kari Holm Totland, kari.holm.totland@innovasjonnorge.no

Please note: Unfortunately, there are limited grant funds remaining in Vestland, but funding is still available for manure storage facilities. If you are planning a manure storage facility, apply for an investment grant as soon as possible. Applications are processed in the order they are received.

You can also apply for other funding, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided your project meets the requirements. It is important that you do not start the project before submitting your application.

We process applications on an ongoing basis in the order they are submitted. If any documentation is missing, we will return your application. View the checklists for agriculture and supplementary industries in Vestland.

Priorities for 2026

Traditional agriculture

• Dairy production: The main priority is to meet the requirement for loose housing by 2034.
• Generational transfer: Generational transfer cases will be prioritised regardless of production type.
• Other livestock production, including sheep, pigs, goats and cattle, will also be prioritised.
• Priority is given to fruit, berries and small-scale vegetable production. See also Guidelines for support for fruit, berries and small-scale vegetable production in agriculture and supplementary industries in Vestland.

Low priority: Projects involving maintenance, renovation or replacement costs are not prioritised, except when awarding a generational transfer grant.

For all investment applications, we assess profitability, debt-servicing capacity, available resources and implementation capacity.

Other agriculture-based industries

Priority is given to businesses that strengthen the farm's income base and create jobs.

Not prioritised

• Investment grants to increase accommodation capacity (due to market conditions and the competitive landscape).
• Traditional business services without significant innovation.
• Rural businesses with no, or very little, connection to the farm's resources.
• Businesses solely providing food and beverage services (priority is given to projects that put local food on the menu).
• Generational transfer grant outside traditional agriculture
• Grants are not available for fruit production when applying for support for small-scale production.
• Greenhouse flower production.
• Trotting and equestrian centre.

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need funding for long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of the agricultural sector

Loans cannot be granted for investments that result in a significant increase in output in sectors where there is overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Please note: Unfortunately, no funding remains for further agricultural grants in Troms and Finnmark. You can still submit an application, but you will not receive a decision until 2027, provided the project is eligible. You must not start the project before submitting your application.

The exceptions are:

• Applications for loan financing only.
• Cases relating to generational transfer where the applicant turns 35 before 1 November 2026.
• Preliminary project.
• Applications related to the Value Creation and Development Programmes (national funding)

Finnmark: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Priorities for 2026

Traditional agriculture

• Transition from tie-stall to loose housing in dairy farming.
• Pig farming
• Projects involving generational transfer – regardless of production type.
• Long-term investments in potato, vegetable and greenhouse production.
• Construction to increase storage capacity for livestock manure and digestate.
• Investment in organic production.

In general, priority is given to climate-efficient, environmentally friendly solutions that promote animal welfare.

Other agriculture-based industries/supplementary enterprises

• Processing and production of local food
• Farm-based services
• Farm-based tourism
• Collaborative initiatives (networks)

For new agriculture-based industries, we prioritise initiatives that build on the resources of agricultural properties and their owners. When assessing applications, we place considerable emphasis on market opportunities and financial potential. We also consider your knowledge and ability to deliver. We aim to encourage innovative, high-quality projects.

Not prioritised

• Due to the market situation, we do not support the establishment or expansion of conventional egg, chicken and turkey production, except for producers converting from enriched cages to free-range systems.
• Projects involving equestrian centres, harness racing, dog and cat boarding facilities, and golf.
• Projects such as workshops, equipment sheds, storage buildings and similar.
• Projects involving maintenance only.
• Projects where support from Innovation Norway is not essential for the project to go ahead.
• Projects that have little impact on employment and income for the farm.

Loans

We also offer loans to farmers and owners of agricultural properties who need to finance long-term capital requirements.

This may be for

• purchase of agricultural property or additional land
• farmhouse (new build and renovation)
• investments and modernisation in traditional agriculture or other agriculture-based industries (both property and equipment)
• development activities in other agriculture-based industries
• strengthening the capital base of agricultural businesses

Loans cannot be granted for investments that result in a significant increase in output in sectors where there is overproduction.

Read more about low-risk loans for agricultural purposes and innovation loans for agricultural purposes

Application deadline

There is no application deadline. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis while funding remains available.

Grant amount

We assess each case individually. We determine the level of support based on an overall assessment of factors including sustainability, profitability, risk mitigation and the amount of support needed to carry out the project.

We assess whether the farm’s overall financial position after the investments provides sufficient earning capacity in relation to the scale of production, and whether the farm can cover the investments made. This means that we also assess projects on their own merits, without taking external income into account.