Projects & Practice

A bakery and patisserie in rural Estonia used CAP funds through the LEADER measure to realise a series of investments, making the business more competitive and attractive to customers.

EAFRD support enabled a pair of entrepreneurs to harness their experience to establish a wooden toy manufacturing business, stimulating diversified economic activity and creating jobs in a rural area.

Building the capacity of rural communities to protect water biodiversity in Ireland.

LEADER funds help improve production and supply of forest seedlings in Estonia.

A local women’s association received CAP support from a Local Action Group (LAG) to establish and promote a short supply chain for quality local food and crafts.

A group of small farmers used CAP funds to formalise their cooperation and undertake joint investments that would improve their production capacity in a cost-effective way.

A beekeeper used CAP funds to realise an investment project that would enable him to add value to his honey products and improve his position in the market.

Using support from the LEADER measure supported the provision of basic healthcare services to a deprived rural community.

A collaboration between a LEADER Local Action Group and community, philanthropic and other developmental interests, to create and sustain ICT-enabled local employment. 

Connecting local know-how and artistic creativity to promote wine production in three rural regions.