Can I take out this loan even if part of my production is non-organic?

Yes. If part of your activity is covered by an organic certification and the rest is considered "non-organic," the generic financing allocated to the whole of your business activity will be deemed sustainable at the same rate as the percentage of the total business income that is represented by the organic activity.

What does principal grace period mean?

The period of a loan, usually at the beginning, when the customer only pays interest, without paying off the part corresponding to the principal. There are also products with grace periods in which neither the principal nor the interest is paid initially. In this case, the grace period is only for the principal.

Organic Conversion Agropréstamo

Up to 15% of the turnover in the year prior to the start of the conversion, depending on the type of activity.
You can draw down the money at once or in several installments.

How does it work?

The Organic Conversion Agropréstamo is an agricultural loan that helps you cover the costs of transitioning from conventional to organic production, and any potential shortfall between your income and expenses during that period. Its main features are:

The maximum amount is determined by your turnover in the year prior to the start of the conversion.

You will be able to draw down the principal once or several times.

The conversion period will also be a grace period for the principal.

The repayment period will be, in all cases, three years, starting from the end of the conversion period.

What conditions do you have to meet?

In order to be eligible for the Organic Conversion Agropréstamo, your farm must be transitioning from conventional to organic. This is how it must appear in the public register of organic producers, which certifies that your production meets the requirements set by the European Union in order to be marketed as organic.