Projects & Practice

Case study: Simplified Cost Options in the Canary Islands RDP

Keywords:: Financial Instruments, Methodological examples, RDPs
Countries:: Spain

The Canary Islands have implemented Simplified Cost Options in order to simplify RDP implementation and reduce the error rate

Using hydroponics to produce green fodder on the Canary Islands

Keywords:: Agriculture, Bioeconomy, Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship, Environmental sustainability, Innovation, Young farmers
Countries:: Spain

Two young farmers set up a hydroponic facility to produce high quality green fodder for livestock in the Canary Islands.

Agri-environmental measures delivering environmental and economic win-win

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Bioeconomy, Competitiveness, Environmental protection, Mountain area, Soil management, Water management
Countries:: Spain

A project that demonstrates how agri-environment support can significantly help the protection of the environment while also increasing the profitability of a farm.

Setting up horticultural seedling production by a young, female farmer

Keywords:: Agriculture, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Job creation, Water management
Countries:: Spain

A young farmer received RDP support to set up a new horticultural seedling production facility and create employment for her family.

Modernisation of irrigation infrastructure at the Community of Páramo Medio

Keywords:: Agriculture, Irrigation, Water management
Countries:: Spain

RDP support financed the replacement of outdated irrigation infrastructure towards improved water use efficiency, increased crop yields and reduced energy costs.