Projects & Practice

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.

Future-proof peat meadow polder ‘Lange Weide’

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Irrigation, Producer groups, Sustainability, Water management
Countries:: The Netherlands

The future-proof peat meadow polder ‘Lange Weide’, is unique bottom-up initiative and the largest submerged drainage project in the Netherlands.

Water management for nature reserve in Western Langstraat

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Climate, GHG & ammonia emissions, Nature conservation, Protected areas, Water management
Countries:: The Netherlands

Adjustments to water management and remedial measures help to preserve protected areas and conserve the landscape of the Western Langstraat.

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.