Projects & Practice

A young farmer undertook voluntary agri-environmental commitments to ensure that his land provides a sufficient habitat for overwintering migratory birds and other plants and animals.

An EAFRD funded awareness raising LEADER project to address the increasing knowledge gap in society about agricultural production systems and the shrinking appreciation for foodstuffs.

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

Wood Phoenix project reduces wood waste through experimental design and reuse of used wood and wood scraps to create equipment for the local community

SMART technology to keep rural heritage alive.

A Local Action Group (LAG) developed a multi-agency partnership programme to create a consolidated food system that stimulates organic production, processing, and consumption.

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

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.

An interterritorial cooperation project that brought together stakeholders with an interest in protecting nature along the river Nore and its catchment area. 

The Äerdschëff is the first public Earthship building in the world and will serve as a place to document, educate and research as well as stimulate curiosity and creativity about future-proof living and the circular economy.