An initiative to promote young farmers participation entrepreneurship and innovation
for sustainable rural areas
Projects & Practice
An example on how the process of preparing a local development strategy was used for stakeholder consultation on key rural development issues.
The Czech Republic’s RDP has introduced simplified administration systems that improve transparency and reduce risks of errors concerning eligibility.
LINC stands for Leader Inspired Network Community, an initiative of Local Action Groups and Network Support Units.

An investment project that allowed a company to fill the gap in the local supply chain for wood chips in the north-west of Ireland.

Using RDP support to establish an agricultural holding, purchase agricultural machinery and launch a young farmer’s career .

RDP support enabled a home-based business that sells quality vegetarian food products to increase its production capacity and reach out to an international market.

Modernization of a poultry farm by installing new, laying hen equipment and by renovating the production buildings.

A leading manufacturer of conserves and jams used RDP support to increase its winter water storage capacity for use during the summer dry months.

A project to enhance the facilities on a geological site, enable new visitor-based activities and attract more visitors who will spend more time in the area.