Richmondshire was successful in securing funding under the rural strand of Objective 2.
"This is excellent news for farmers and the whole community in Richmondshire.
"This money from Europe will help relieve the hardship that has been felt in the farming community which has suffered so badly over the past few years.
"This money is an excellent example of how the European Union can help make a difference to the every day lives of millions of people in the UK. I hope it gets the publicity and coverage it deserves.