Projects & Practice

Supporting Ireland’s Rare Breeds

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Environmental sustainability, Natural resources
Countries:: Ireland

Offering support to maintain and possibly increase populations of specific rare breeds under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 of Ireland.

AECM scheme on the farm Kašperské Hory

Keywords:: Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Environmental sustainability, Organic farming
Countries:: Czech Republic

An example of a large-scale previously state owned farm, which now successfully combines economic sustainability and the provision of public goods.

Golashane Farm Nature Reserve

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Nature conservation, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Sustainability, Women
Countries:: Ireland

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

Improving soil quality by using sustainable practices

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Renewable energy
Countries:: Italy

A family farm invested in a biogas plant to produce renewable energy while also purchasing a new tomato harvester to improve the farm’s overall income.

BiodiverSO – rediscovering agricultural biodiversity

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Market development
Countries:: Italy

Protecting and promoting traditional vegetables can lead to increased incomes for farmers and environmental benefits for society.