Projects & Practice

Bonita - Introducing a new, resistant club variety of apples in Slovenia

Keywords:: Agriculture, Cooperation, Information & promotion activities, Innovation, Knowledge transfer
Countries:: Slovenia

Slovenian apple producers introduce new and popular eco-friendly variety.

Ovinnova Operational Group - an innovative business model for transhumance

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Biodiversity, Cooperation, Environmental sustainability, Innovation, Knowledge transfer, Mountain area
Countries:: Spain

CAP funds help support long-term sustainability of transhumance shepherding in Spain.

Hay meat and milk

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Cooperation, Direct marketing, Innovation, Producer groups
Countries:: Slovenia

A European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Operational Group was set up to ensure the viability and continuation of the traditional farming method for hay fed milk and meat production.

KoroKausi: the COVID-19 pandemic and the safeguarding of seasonal work forces

Keywords:: Agriculture, Information & promotion activities, Job creation, LEADER/CLLD
Countries:: Finland

In response to the seasonal work force crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this project helped to provide counselling and guidance services related to employment issues via multiple communication channels.

IlmastoAreena – Climate Arena

Keywords:: Climate, Cooperation, Environmental sustainability, Information & promotion activities
Countries:: Finland

The IlmastoAreena is a unique platform aiming to bring together all stakeholders, including rural citizens, in the discussions for solutions to climate change.

The Water Holding project of Walcheren

Keywords:: Agriculture, Climate change adaptation, Competitiveness, Cooperation, Innovation, Irrigation, Natural resources, Water management
Countries:: The Netherlands

Setting up collaborative water system measures and a governance approach to increase self-sufficiency of freshwater availability for agriculture.

OSMO – Sharing know-how and tools for a resource-efficient agricultural soil management

Keywords:: Advisory services, Agriculture, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Environmental sustainability, Knowledge transfer, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Soil management
Countries:: Finland

Collaborative learning and tools for assessing soil health contribute to farmers’ understanding of problems and alternative management strategies.

GO SETOS - Multifunctional borders for sustainable landscape and agriculture

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Environmental protection, Innovation, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Soil management
Countries:: Spain

An EIP-AGRI Operational Group working together to increase the implementation of multifunctional hedgerows that offer environmental benefits as well as climate mitigation and adaptation.

ECOPIONET: Innovation and Bioeconomy in the Rural Environment

Keywords:: Agriculture, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Information & promotion activities, Innovation, Risk management, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees
Countries:: Spain

Knowledge exchange network established to foster multi-actor collaboration and sharing around organic agriculture.

Andalusian Shepherds School - Spain

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Information & promotion activities, Job creation, Knowledge transfer
Countries:: Spain

The Andalusian Shepherds School is a training project looking to increase generational relay in rural areas. The project involves traditional and innovative knowledge, together with environmental aspects linked to pastoral livestock.