A market-driven investment to increase a sheep farm’s competitiveness, through the intensification of high quality organic milk production.
Projects & Practice
Total results: 7.
A farmer in a Less Favoured Area turned to organic agriculture and began growing ancient varieties of cereals. He has achieved sustainability through niche, quality production.
Bringing together public authorities, research institutes and farmers to explore low carbon emission production models in agriculture.
Training on small-scale water retention was provided to the staff of relevant regional authorities in order to confront the impact of climate change at regional level.
The regional rural network of Silesia in Poland organised a study tour for its members in Scotland to raise awareness and improve their skills on organic farming.
EAFRD support was used to convert 5.4 ha of abandoned land into organic cherries orchards, thus helping to expand the harvest season and increase the farms profitability.
Local farmers and agro-processors came together to carry out this research project to test and develop a niche product.
