Projects & Practice

Agri-food sector integration of small-scale producers through information and training

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Information & promotion activities, Market development, Producer groups, Short supply chains & local markets, Women
Countries:: Spain

A knowledge sharing programme initiated by a cooperative to improve the position of small producers in the value chain.

Food Plan of the Biosphere Reserve "Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo"

Keywords:: Biodiversity, LEADER/CLLD, Local food, Market development, Organic farming, Short supply chains & local markets
Countries:: Spain

A Local Action Group (LAG) developed a multi-agency partnership programme to create a consolidated food system that stimulates organic production, processing, and consumption.

Promoting the ‘Rural Quality’ trademark in Hungary

Keywords:: Cooperation, Entrepreneurship, Information & promotion activities, LEADER/CLLD, Local food, Product quality, Rural business
Countries:: Hungary

Expanding the Rural Quality brand in Hungary

El Hueco Oxma – Rural Innovation

Keywords:: Demography, Entrepreneurship, Job creation, Social inclusion, Vocational training & skills acquisition
Countries:: Spain

A social enterprise used RDP funding to foster social innovation and entrepreneurship in one of the most depopulated regions in Europe.

LEADER case study – A smart approach to cultural and natural heritage improvement

Keywords:: Cooperation, LEADER Innovation, LEADER/CLLD, Networking
Countries:: Spain

A case study about animation, networking and cooperation in LEADER.

From fleece to dress, a workshop using by-product of livestock

Keywords:: Added value, Competitiveness, Demography, Diversification, Education & lifelong learning, Entrepreneurship, Short supply chains & local markets
Countries:: Spain

A rural women’s association used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to organise wool processing training courses and to create employment opportunities by valorising wool, a by-product of sheep meat production.

ENFOCC (Energy, Forest and Climate Change)

Keywords:: Climate, Energy efficiency, Forestry, Renewable energy, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees
Countries:: Spain

Local renewable energy opportunities generated through knowledge exchange, capacity building and training on sustainable forest management and energy transition.

Anton Vrbnjak Farm – Diversifying into therapeutic horse riding

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Entrepreneurship, Family farming, Healthcare, Job creation, LEADER/CLLD, Social services, Tourism
Countries:: Slovenia

Expanding the range of tourist offer in a LAG area by supporting a small farm to diversify into horseback riding and therapeutic riding.

Developing the Municipality of Alsódobsza

Keywords:: Energy efficiency, Renewable energy, Renewables
Countries:: Hungary

Improving the centre of a small community by replacing the roofs of municipal buildings.

Investments in domestic wastewater treatment solutions

Keywords:: Environmental protection, Local Development Strategy, Rural services, Water management
Countries:: Hungary

An infrastructure investment to solve the problem of waste water treatment in a sparsely populated rural municipality.