The Canary Islands have implemented Simplified Cost Options in order to simplify RDP implementation and reduce the error rate
Projects & Practice

Expanding a water reservoir and installing a solar farm to reduce the energy costs of irrigation.

A project that demonstrates how agri-environment support can significantly help the protection of the environment while also increasing the profitability of a farm.

In order to maintain the traditional activity of extensive sheep and cattle grazing, the government of Andalusia created a pilot training programme on pastoralism for those that wanted to pursue a new career.

The project aimed to develop local participatory activities within the Natura 2000 sites of Andalusia.

RDP support financed the design of circular cyclist trial of 146 km across the regional park Sierra Espuña. This kind of tourism promotes local development while ensuring minimum environmental impact.

RDP support financed the replacement of outdated irrigation infrastructure towards improved water use efficiency, increased crop yields and reduced energy costs.