Projects & Practice

Axiaq farm - A Maltese way to high-tech environmentally friendly agriculture

Keywords:: Agriculture, Climate change adaptation, Competitiveness, Innovation, Renewable energy
Countries:: Malta

CAP funds invest in innovative Maltese aquaponics and vertical farming greenhouse

A young farmer’s niche cut flower business

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Rural business, Young farmers
Countries:: Malta

CAP funds help young farmer establish a family business in horticulture in Malta.

Investment in a new rabbit farm by a young farmer in Malta

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Rural business, Young farmers
Countries:: Malta

Maltese young farmer receives CAP funds to help set-up rabbit breeding business.

Young Farmer Vladislav Paľurik

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Family farming, Job creation, Young farmers
Countries:: Slovakia

CAP funds support generation renewal in rural Slovakia.

Producing pellet from horse manure

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Competitiveness, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Renewable energy
Countries:: Slovakia

A farm used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to produce horse manure pellets that can be used as an organic fertiliser as well as a source of renewable energy.

Grily Naturae - kmetija Osterc – Investing in organic lavender production

Keywords:: Added value, Agriculture, Direct marketing, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Environmental protection, Family farming, Market development, Organic farming, Tourism
Countries:: Slovenia

A family farm converted to organic lavender farming in order to diversify their offer of products and services in an environmentally sustainable way.

Upgrading a sheep farm and opening of Farm Shop by a Maltese young farmer

Keywords:: Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Competitiveness, Direct marketing, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Family farming, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Product quality, Young farmers
Countries:: Malta

A Maltese young farmer took over his father’s sheep farm in order to preserve local traditions, whilst incorporating new and innovative ideas in the production and marketing process.

High quality pension offering beer wellness services in Rajecke Teplice

Keywords:: Entrepreneurship, Food & Drink, Healthcare, Job creation, Rural business, Rural SMEs, Tourism
Countries:: Slovakia

The reconstruction of an old villa to create high quality tourist accommodation offering spa and beer wellness services.

Darja Šolar - A young farmer investing in beekeeping

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Direct marketing, Diversification, Market development, Rural SMEs, Women, Young farmers
Countries:: Slovenia

A young farmer used RDP support to expand and diversify the range of products and services offered by her beekeeping holding.

Matic Vizjak – Creating innovative products from chilli peppers and beekeeping

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Direct marketing, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Product quality, Young farmers
Countries:: Slovenia

An ambitious entrepreneur used business start-up aid for young farmers in order to modernise his farm and create a series of innovative products.