Projects & Practice

A new value-chain for the promotion of organic production from arable crops in the Marche region of Italy

Keywords:: Agriculture, Cooperation, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Organic farming, Product quality, Short supply chains & local markets, Stakeholder involvement
Countries:: Italy

Italian farmers join forces in new organics value chain.

A higher ground for local livestock

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Animal welfare, Mountain area
Countries:: Italy

A family farm that breeds the protected Marchigiana cows received Measure 14 - Animal welfare support to improve the way their livestock are maintained.

Improving animal welfare on an Italian buffalo farm

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Animal welfare, Competitiveness
Countries:: Italy

Animal welfare support enabled a farmer to improve the living conditions of his buffalo herd and at the same time improve the quality and quantity of milk produced.

Improved hygienic and veterinary standards of slaughtering

Keywords:: Added value, Animal welfare, Competitiveness, Cooperation, Entrepreneurship, Product quality
Countries:: Czech Republic

Investing in facilities that respect animal welfare enabled a meat processing company to improve its profitability while responding to society’s ethical concerns.

Improving animal welfare in a Sardinian farm

Keywords:: Added value, Advisory services, Animal husbandry, Animal welfare
Countries:: Italy

A livestock farmer received training and undertook a consultation to find out how to improve animal welfare on his farm.

Development of healthy fruit and vegetable products for children

Keywords:: Added value, Cooperation, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Product quality
Countries:: Czech Republic

Brand new manufacturing and packaging procedures were developed in order to produce healthy nutritional products for children from fruit and vegetables.