The Agri Plus Program was put in place in 2012 (approved by the government in September 2011) to replace the Export Plus Program and to support exporters in the marketing of their agricultural products in regional and international markets.

Main Beneficiaries of the program:

• Fruit and Vegetable Exporters
• Olive Oil Exporters
• Honey Exporters
• Eggs Exporters
• Flowers and Plants Exporters
• All cooperatives

Main Components:

• Financial Support: IDAL’s financial incentives are based on the type of product, destination, and quality of packaging*.
• Production Streamlining: Provide exporters with the adequate training to improve quality of production and foster the growth of new products that meet regional and international demand
• Packaging Improvement: Support exporters in improving packaging and cooling centers to meet international norms of quality
• Marketing & Promotion: Promote the sector regionally and internationally in addition to providing the needed technical support for exporters to participate in food fairs.

* IDAL divides export destinations into four zones. Zone A includes nearby countries such as Syria and Jordan. Zone B includes Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Turkey, and Gulf countries. Zone C includes European and African countries, and zone D includes the United States, Australia, and the Far East. For instance, every ton of citrus fruit with excellent packaging exported to zone A earns LL 70,000 (USD 47) support from IDAL. This support increases to LL 100,000 (USD 67) when exported to zone B.