A pilot programme in Scotland on Public Procurement led to new opportunities and markets for Scottish SMEs.
Projects & Practice
The Think Local development programme focuses on developing collaboration in short supply chain, by bringing together existing initiatives on farmers’ markets, farm retail, food tourism, regional food and drink networks and in developing added value for rural producers.

An investment project that allowed a company to fill the gap in the local supply chain for wood chips in the north-west of Ireland.

Using RDP support to turn a farm into a nature reserve; contributing to tackling biodiversity loss.

The Cywain Agriculture Project is an agri-food support scheme to develop innovative ideas in adding value to Welsh produce.

A business network used LEADER funding to provide an alternative source of business support to rural communities through local people with relevant knowledge and contacts.