Restructuring and Conversion Scheme

Background

Council Regulation (EC) n.1493 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine, with the purpose of adapting the production of wine to market demand, has established a system of support for the restructuring and conversion of vineyards.

The aim of the measure is to adapt production to market demand, to accelerate structural improvement and strengthen competitiveness, by replacing low-quality vines with better quality vineyards and/or improving vineyard management techniques.

Summary of Scheme

The system covers the following measures:

   (a) varietals conversion, including by means of grafting-on;

   (b) relocation of vineyards;

   (c) improvements to vineyard management techniques.

How to apply

Applications may be lodged between 19th December 2006 and 31st January 2007 at the Viticulture & Oenology Unit at the National Agricultural R&D Centre, Ghammieri, Marsa. The relevant documentation referred to in the Restructuring Plan should be presented to the Viticulture and Oenology Unit.

Documentation

The list of documentation and the rules governing this aid scheme may be found in the document Restructuring Plan - Malta

	Restructuring Plan - Malta campaign 2006/2007
	Application Form   - Annex A (Grubbing-up)   - Annex B (Replanting or Restructuring)   - Table 1 (Financial request sheet for the replanting of vineyards)   - Table 2 (Financial request sheet for the restructuring or regrafting of vineyards)
	Financial Allocation