Poland’s RDP allocated a ‘lump sum’ funding package for LEADER Local Actions Groups to help them prepare their Local Development Strategies for the 2014-2020 period.
Projects & Practice
An initiative to promote young farmers participation entrepreneurship and innovation
for sustainable rural areas

RDP support helped a farmer to acquire the necessary equipment and infrastructure to continue expanding his organic beef cattle herd.

Bringing together public authorities, research institutes and farmers to explore low carbon emission production models in agriculture.

Organising bicycle rallies as a means of promoting social interaction and integration.

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.

EU funding conrtibuted to create and promote a new cultural and culinary brand for the attractive Vistula valley in Poland, helping the region to entice tourists.

A Polish NGO used EAFRD funding to promote local traditional foods from the Mazovia region through a culinary trail, a food contest and a series of educational courses.

The PRIP project extended the national fibre-optic network in Lithuania to some of the remotest rural communities.

A young female farmer in Lithuania benefited from EAFRD business start-up support to establish a modern, profitable farm.