Banca dati dei progetti dei PSR
Organic Slaughter-House in Sasov
Summary
The organic farm in Sasov at the Vysocina region of the Czech Republic with the support of EAFRD funds further extended its services with the building of a modern slaughterhouse with capacity of 10 000 pigs or 2 000 beef-cattle annually.
Background
The Sasov organic farm is one of the few organic enterprises in the Czech Republic. It comprises plant and livestock production. It makes use of traditional methods (e.g. crop variety and closed nutrient cycle) in combination with modern mechanisation and new technologies. Breeding quality and the welfare of the animals on the farm are of the highest priorities of the farm owner who as early as the 1990s conceived the idea of the establishment of his own slaughterhouse to limit animal stress.
Objective
The main objective of the project was the increase of organic meat and the improvement of animal welfare.
Main activities
To achieve the project objective EAFRD funds were utilised for the establishment of a modern slaughterhouse with modern equipment.
Results & Benefits
At its establishment the slaughterhouse on the Sasov farm was the first organic slaughterhouse in the Vysocina region and the first organic slaughterhouse for pigs in the Czech Republic. The interest in the use of the slaughterhouse by other organic farmers has been increasing and so has the demand for organic meat.
Lessons learnt
Durable linkages between agriculture and other sectors in the rural economy are possible through investments that link consumers and producers. Promotion of organic agriculture by utilising local agricultural production.
Project location and other information
Czech Republic, Sasov, Vysocina Region
Region
Vysocina
RDP Territory
Czech Republic
Total project cost (€)
742 000
EAFRD contribution (€)
260 000
National contribution (€)
482 000
Project website
Contact name
Josef Sklenář
Telephone
+420 567 312 281
Languages for contact
Czech
At a glance
Country
Czech Republic
Final beneficiary type
Public/local authorities, Local Action Group, Other, Non-governmental organisations
Budget range
> €500 000
Start date:
01/06/2008
End Date:
31/12/2009
Theme / Measure:
Competitiveness of Agriculture & Forestry
Quality of agricultural production and products
131. Meeting standards based on EU legislation
Keywords:
Added-value, Organic farming, Animal welfare, Employment, Modernisation
Last update
15/01/2014