Projects & Practice

A pilot project to test how Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to improve the quality of agricultural vocational training in Hungary.

A producer of artisanal Spirulina used CAP support to differentiate and promote his artisanal product in the Portuguese market.

Rural areas are commonly affected by depopulation and ageing populations. This project promoted healthy and active ageing in rural areas, by offering physical and social activities for the elderly.

The technical assistance project JOBtoc aims to investigate the profile of ‘Young Rural Entrepreneurs’ across mainland Portugal and thus contribute to adapting development strategies and policies to the needs and potential of regionalised rural development.
 

Support for setting up young farmers and adding value to agricultural products in processing enabled a young entrepreneur to set up her own family business on producing artisanal dairy products.
 

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, a website was set up under Rural Development Programme Technical Assistance to help match agricultural companies with jobseekers 

A female entrepreneur used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support for young farmers to grow her business of producing herbs and container ornamental plants.

A unique example of a rural business which achieved economic profitability based on innovation and environmentally-friendly practices.

A Technical Assistance project about empowering local and regional actors to work more effectively with rural communities in order to revitalise these areas.

A project to allow small businesses in the agricultural and forestry sectors to incorporate innovation more efficiently.