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I 2026 opprettes en ny tilskuddsordning for investeringer i setre med melkeproduksjon, administrert av Landbruksdirektoratet. Tilskuddet er rettet mot jordbruksforetak som driver, eller ønsker å starte, melkeproduksjon på seter. Det er satt av seks millioner kroner til fordeling i 2026. Ordningen støtter investeringer i bygningsmasse, driftsbygninger, fastmontert varig produksjonsutstyr og fast infrastruktur som er nødvendig for selve melkeproduksjonen. Det kan tildeles minimum 500 000 kroner per seter som et engangstilskudd. Tilskuddets hovedmål er å bidra til at melkeproduksjonen på setra kan opprettholdes, gjenopptas eller startes opp for den konkrete setra som mottar tilskudd. For å motta tilskudd må produksjonen på setra ha et visst omfang og varighet. Produksjonsperioden skal være minst fire uker per sesong, og den daglige produksjonen må være minimum 45 liter kumelk, 25 liter geitemelk eller 15 liter sauemelk per døgn per seter. Denne forpliktelsen gjelder i ti år for tilskuddsmottakeren. For å kunne søke må søker drive melkeproduksjon på driftssenteret og/eller på setra, men det kreves ikke at melkeproduksjon på setra allerede er i gang ved søknadstidspunktet.

This is a subsidy program offered by the Norwegian Agriculture Directorate (Landbruksdirektoratet) for producers who use Norwegian-produced grain to make flour and cereal products. The program provides financial support for the consumption of domestically produced food grain used in the production of food and beverages intended for domestic consumption. Applications must be submitted monthly for eligible production, and recipients are required to report their total monthly consumption of food grain as well as their annual total sales of all product categories.

Avløserlag og landbrukstenester som er godkjent av Statsforvalteren kan søke om tilskudd til landbruksvikarvirksomhet. Ordningen støtter landbruksvikarvirksomhet som skal tilby hjelp fra kvalifisert avløser til foretak med husdyr- og planteproduksjon ved sykdom og i krisesituasjoner. Landbruksdirektoratet fordeler tilskuddsmidlene og antall landbruksvikarårsverk det kan gis tilskudd til mellom fylkene i Norge. Satsen er 325 000 kroner per årsverk. Avløserlagets plikt til å yte hjelp er avgrenset til 14 dager per tilfelle. Hvis landbruksvikaren ikke benyttes i sykdoms- eller krisesituasjoner, kan han eller hun brukes til annen avløsning. Ved fordeling av årsverkene legger statsforvalteren blant annet vekt på husdyrtettet, reiseavstand, kommunikasjon og landbruksvikarvirksomheten i avløserlaget tidligere år. Tilskuddet utbetales i to omganger - første halvpart i februar/mars og andre utbetaling i juni/juli.

This grant program supports women-focused initiatives in reindeer husbandry in Norway. It provides funding for three main categories: value creation activities that promote women's participation in reindeer husbandry and develop innovative products and services; competence-building through courses and training where participants can acquire new knowledge, maintain or upgrade their own competence, or share knowledge with others; and the establishment, maintenance, and operation of women's networks that contribute to increased gender equality and women's status in reindeer husbandry. The program aims to strengthen women's position in the reindeer industry, preserve Sami traditions, and facilitate knowledge exchange through gatherings and courses. Applications are accepted twice per year with deadlines on April 1 and October 1. The fund is administered by the Norwegian Agriculture Agency (Landbruksdirektoratet) and funded through the Reindeer Husbandry Development Fund.

Tilskudd til klimarådgiving is a grant program offered by the Norwegian Agriculture Agency (Landbruksdirektoratet) that provides funding to agricultural enterprises for climate advisory services. The program became a separate subsidy scheme outside of Regional Environmental Subsidies (RMP) from October 15, 2025, with regulations taking effect in February 2026. The subsidy is available to agricultural enterprises that meet the requirements for receiving subsidies under the Production Subsidy and Relief Subsidy regulations and have received climate advisory services for their own agricultural production. The advisory services must follow approved advisory frameworks and result in an action plan aimed at reducing the farm's climate impact and improving its ability to adapt to climate change. The application system is currently under development and is expected to be ready during spring 2026. More information about the subsidy scheme will be published on the program website as it becomes available. Agricultural enterprises should contact their regional Statsforvalter (County Governor) for assistance with applications and questions.

This grant program provides funding for conducting short-term, subject-oriented courses for relief workers and agricultural substitutes in Norway. The program is designed to support organizations, research and development institutions, companies registered in the Entity Register, as well as county and municipal governments in delivering training courses that are open to all interested participants. The funding covers up to 100% of the course implementation costs based on a cost estimate, minus any participant financing. Applications are evaluated based on relevance to the program's purpose, application quality, geographic distribution, and available budget. Recipients must submit a final report after course completion along with accounting documentation to receive disbursement. The program is financed through the agricultural agreement (jordbruksavtalen) and is announced once per year.

This grant supports field kindergarten (feltbarnehage) services for reindeer herding communities in Norway. The program provides funding for organized, time-limited childcare for children below school age during periods of major reindeer herding activities. The grant covers the cost of childcare supervision, enabling participation of parents in essential reindeer herding work while ensuring children receive appropriate care and cultural education. Applications must be submitted within one month after the reindeer herding activity is completed. The funding is administered by Landbruksdirektoratet (Norwegian Agriculture Agency) with decision-making authority delegated from the Board of the Reindeer Husbandry Development Fund. Eligible applicants include reindeer grazing districts (reinbeitedistrikt), summer siida, reindeer groups (reinlag), or winter siida share leaders.

This grant program provides subsidies for certified seed potato cultivation in Norway. The program aims to stimulate increased use of high-quality seed potatoes through certified seed potato breeding. The subsidy covers multiple aspects including price reduction for seed potatoes in prebasis, basis and certified classes, cultivation subsidies for approved prebasis class per decare and per batch, district subsidies for certified seed potatoes grown in Northern Norway, and freight subsidies for transportation costs of certified seed potatoes. Additionally, support is available for operation and maintenance of clone cultivation facilities, including greenhouses, testing expenses, soil sampling for control of potato cyst nematode, replacement of seed potatoes, and heat therapy equipment. Applications are processed by the Norwegian Agriculture Agency (Landbruksdirektoratet), with a deadline of November 15 each year. Approved seed potato businesses are eligible to apply for this subsidy program.

This grant program from the Norwegian Agricultural Directorate (Landbruksdirektoratet) provides subsidies to agricultural farms that deliver livestock manure to biogas plants in Norway. The subsidy is calculated per ton of livestock manure delivered to biogas facilities, weighted for dry matter content. The program aims to stimulate the delivery of livestock manure to biogas facilities for the production of biogas. Farms with livestock that deliver manure to either centralized biogas plants or farm-based biogas facilities are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet basic requirements outlined in agricultural production subsidy regulations, document that the manure is delivered to biogas plants that produce biogas, and have fertilization plans if they operate agricultural land with plant production. For deliveries to external biogas facilities, applicants must provide information about the quantity of manure delivered and its dry matter content. For smaller farm-based biogas plants, the subsidy can be calculated based on number of animals using rates specific to each animal type. All manure from relevant animal types in the application period must have been used in the farm facility, except manure from grazing.

Tidligpensjonsordningen for reindriftsutøvere skal bidra til å lette generasjonsovergangen i reindriften for de som har hatt hoveddelen av sine inntekter fra reindrift. Ordningen gjelder tidligpensjon til leder av siidaandel, eller sammen med ektefelle eller samboer (tobrukerpensjon). For å kvalifisere må søkeren ha hatt siidaandel og drevet med rein i minimum de siste 15 årene. Lederen må ha fylt 57 år for å ha krav på enbrukerpensjon, og begge ektefeller må ha fylt 57 år for tobrukerpensjon. Det er krav om at siidaandelen overdras eller avvikles, og søkeren må forplikte seg til ikke å gjenoppta reindrift. Tidligpensjon utbetales månedlig av Landbruksdirektoratet.

Landbruksdirektoratet (Norwegian Agriculture Agency) is piloting two subsidy schemes for selected municipalities in Northern Norway. The first scheme provides subsidies for the operation of small plots (teiger) ranging from 1 to 10 decares, with higher rates per decare for the smallest plots. The second scheme provides subsidies for the operation of areas that were not applied for in 2024. The purpose of these subsidies is to prevent overgrowth of agricultural land and support the operation of challenging areas. Both schemes are part of a pilot program that will be tested in 2025 and continued in 2026, though the exact design for 2026 has not yet been determined. Applicants must be registered enterprises in the Norwegian Business Register that actively operate eligible areas in selected municipalities in Northern Norway and must also apply for production subsidies for the same areas.

Prisnedskrivingstilskudd for korn er en støtteordning fra Landbruksdirektoratet som gir tilskudd til kornkjøpere som kjøper norskprodusert korn fra produsent for videresalg eller til bruk i kommersiell matmel- eller kraftfôrindustri. Ordningen gjelder kun førstehåndsomsetning av korn og dekker innkjøp av norskprodusert korn og oljevekster/erter. Tilskuddet beregnes per kilo korn med fastsatte satser fra jordbruksoppgjøret. Samtidig med søknaden oppgir søkeren grunnlag for beregning av omsetningsavgift og forskningsavgift, som trekkes fra tilskuddet. Søknaden leveres som datafil med spesifikt format og oppsett, og sendes via SFTP til Landbruksdirektoratet. Ordningen er underlagt strenge krav til kvalitetsanalyse, vekt og håndtering av jordbruksvarer i samsvar med Mattilsynets regelverk.

This is a grant program offered by the Norwegian Agriculture Agency (Landbruksdirektoratet) for agricultural enterprises that experience significant production losses due to climatic conditions. The subsidy applies to crop production failures in areas including berries, fruit, vegetables, grains, potatoes, and fodder production. To qualify, production in the damage year must be less than 70 percent of the average yield for the crop group, meaning there is a 30 percent deductible. The production failure must have a climatic cause that cannot be insured against, and applicants must have operated in a professionally sound manner. Applicants must report damage to their municipality as soon as it occurs, and the municipality will review applications before they are processed by the County Governor (statsforvalter) who makes the final decision.

Denne tilskuddsordningen gir skogeiere mulighet til å søke om økonomisk støtte til ulike nærings- og miljøtiltak i skogbruket. Ordningen skal stimulere til økt verdiskapning i skogen, samtidig som biologisk mangfold, landskap, friluftsliv og kulturminner blir ivaretatt og videreutviklet. Tilskudd kan gis til skogkultur og kvalitetsutvikling, miljøtiltak, nybygging og ombygging av skogsveier, skogbruksplanlegging og miljøregistrering, skogsdrift med taubane og hest, andre aktivitetsfremmende tiltak i skogbruket, tømmerkaier og terminaler, skoggjødsling og skogplanting. Målgruppen er skogeiere som har mer enn 10 dekar produktiv skog. For spesifikke tiltak som utdrift av skogsvirke til energiproduksjon og andre aktivitetsfremmende tiltak kan også skogeiere med mindre enn 10 dekar produktiv skog og eiere av landbrukseiendommer uten produktiv skog søke. Hver tilskuddsordning har sitt eget søknadsskjema, og kommunen kan gi veiledning i søknadsprosessen.

This grant program supports forest fertilization as a climate measure to increase carbon uptake. Forest owners can receive up to 50% reimbursement of costs for nitrogen fertilization of forests. The program is administered by the Norwegian Agriculture Agency (Landbruksdirektoratet), while municipalities process applications and make decisions. Applications must be submitted after the fertilization has been completed and costs are documented. The fertilization must meet specific environmental requirements and the fertilization area must be mapped. This is a production and quality-enhancing measure that contributes to climate action through increased carbon sequestration in forests.

This grant program from Innovation Norway supports business networks in agriculture and reindeer-based industries. The funding is designed to help businesses strengthen collaboration with other companies, build trust, and identify common challenges and interests. The program provides support for establishing or developing business networks that can enhance competitiveness and innovation in these sectors. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, allowing businesses to apply when they are ready to develop their collaborative initiatives. The program operates under state aid regulations and requires compliance with responsible business practices and sustainability principles.

This grant program from Innovation Norway supports reputation-building activities for new agricultural sectors. The funding is designed to help agricultural businesses conduct activities that enhance the reputation and visibility of their work within the agricultural sector. The program is administered by Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway) and is subject to Norwegian state aid regulations and EU/EEA competition rules. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to responsible business practices and sustainability principles. The grant is available on a rolling basis, meaning applications can be submitted continuously throughout the year. The program specifically targets agricultural-based businesses seeking to promote and improve the public perception of new agricultural ventures.

This grant program provides support for minor investments during generational transitions in other agriculture-based businesses. The purpose is to help young users take over and further develop agricultural properties. The grant is offered by Innovation Norway for owners of agricultural properties in Norway. The program operates on a rolling application basis, though several regional offices have limited funds available. Applicants should note that certain regions (Agder, Akershus, Innlandet, Nordland, Rogaland, Troms, Vestfold, and Østfold) currently have no remaining funds and applicants may need to reapply from September 2026. The program requires that projects are not started before the application is submitted, and recipients must adhere to principles of responsible business and sustainability.

This grant program supports owners of agricultural properties who wish to start alternative agricultural-based businesses on their farms. The program provides funding for investments in fixed installations and associated production equipment of a permanent nature. The support is intended to help diversify agricultural activities and create new business opportunities within the agricultural sector. The grant is administered by Innovation Norway (Innovasjon Norge) and is available on a rolling basis. However, due to high demand, several regional offices have exhausted their funds and must reject applications. Applicants who receive rejections on this basis can resubmit applications from September 1, 2026, with decisions to be made in 2027.

This grant program provides subsidies to finance activities for the further development of other agriculture-based businesses. The program is offered by Innovation Norway (Innovasjon Norge) and targets owners of agricultural properties who wish to develop agricultural or reindeer husbandry-based enterprises. The funding is provided as a subsidy on a rolling application basis, allowing applicants to submit proposals throughout the year. The grant covers up to 50% of approved costs for eligible development activities in agriculture-based sectors. Recipients must adhere to principles of responsible business practices and maintain awareness of their own sustainability risks. The program operates under state aid regulations (GBER) and has been notified to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA).

This grant program supports owners of agricultural properties who want to start other agriculture-based businesses on their farms. The program provides subsidies for activities related to establishing such enterprises, focusing on commercialization of agricultural and reindeer husbandry-based businesses. The funding is provided through Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway) and operates on a rolling application basis. Recipients must adhere to principles of responsible business practices and demonstrate awareness of their own sustainability risks. All funding must comply with state aid regulations under the EEA agreement and GBER (General Block Exemption Regulation). Applicants are required to disclose any other public support received or applied for related to the same project costs.

This grant supports farmers who wish to start other agricultural-based businesses on their farm. The program provides funding for activities to clarify and develop business ideas related to agricultural diversification. The grant is designed to help agricultural property owners explore and validate market opportunities for new ventures within the agricultural sector. This is a rolling application grant offered by Innovation Norway to support entrepreneurship and business development in the agricultural sector.

Dette tilskuddsprogrammet støtter investeringer i driftsbygninger, fôrlager og andre produksjons- eller lagerbygg for korn, potet, frukt og bær, samt tilhørende produksjonsutstyr av varig karakter og faste installasjoner til vanningsanlegg. Programmet er rettet mot bønder og eiere av landbrukseiendom i Norge som ønsker å modernisere eller utvide sine produksjonsfasiliteter. Tilskuddet administreres av Innovasjon Norge og følger statsstøtteregelverket (GBER). Det er for tiden begrenset tilgjengelighet av midler i flere regioner inkludert Agder, Akershus, Innlandet, Nordland, Rogaland, Troms, Vestfold og Østfold, men søknader kan fortsatt sendes inn.

This grant program supports feasibility studies for cattle farms in Norway that are facing major investment decisions to comply with loose housing requirements. The program is designed specifically for farms with cattle holdings that need to adapt to loose housing regulations. The grant provides financial support for conducting preliminary studies to evaluate investment options and strategic planning before making significant infrastructure changes. This is a rolling application program administered by Innovasjon Norge as part of their traditional agriculture support services. Please note that several regions currently have depleted funds and applications may be deferred to 2026-2027 in Agder, Akershus, Innlandet, Nordland, Rogaland, Troms, Vestfold, and Østfold.