Projects & Practice

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.

Natuurlijk heel leuk! - Naturally much fun!

Keywords:: Biodiversity, LEADER/CLLD, Migrants, Natural resources, Social inclusion
Countries:: The Netherlands

A project that aims to connect people with their local environment, food production and with each other.

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.

De Putter – setting up a multifunctional centre that promotes social cohesion

Keywords:: Healthcare, LEADER/CLLD, Rural services, Social inclusion
Countries:: The Netherlands

De Putter is an example of how small communities that are facing a declining level of services can improve their livelihood and promote social cohesion.