Projects & Practice

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.

Agronomic techniques for the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions in organic farming

Keywords:: Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Environmental sustainability, GHG & ammonia emissions, Innovation, Organic farming
Countries:: Italy

An EIP AGRI operational group was set up in Emilia Romagna to identify agronomic techniques that contribute to the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions in organic farming.

AECM scheme on the farm Kašperské Hory

Keywords:: Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Environmental sustainability, Organic farming
Countries:: Czech Republic

An example of a large-scale previously state owned farm, which now successfully combines economic sustainability and the provision of public goods.

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.

Improving soil quality by using sustainable practices

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Renewable energy
Countries:: Italy

A family farm invested in a biogas plant to produce renewable energy while also purchasing a new tomato harvester to improve the farm’s overall income.

BiodiverSO – rediscovering agricultural biodiversity

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Market development
Countries:: Italy

Protecting and promoting traditional vegetables can lead to increased incomes for farmers and environmental benefits for society.