Projects & Practice

Modernization of the agricultural enterprise KLAS

Keywords:: Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Competitiveness, Energy efficiency, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Job creation
Countries:: Slovakia

An organic farm used investment support from the Slovakian Rural Development Programme to modernize its facilities in order to improve animal welfare and increase production.

Modernization of irrigation systems of VITA - ZEL & company, Ltd.

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Environmental protection, Irrigation, Water management
Countries:: Slovakia

Rural Development Programme support was used for installing a water recycling system to further reduce costs of vegetable hydroponic production, and minimising waste water.

Improvement and recovery of the pedestrian routes network in Rabaçal

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Forestry, Nature conservation, Protected areas
Countries:: Portugal

Rural Development Programme support was used to improve the accessibility and educational function of a UNESCO-listed Natural Park in Madeira, Portugal.

Hydroponic production of tomatoes in glass eco-greenhouses

Keywords:: Added value, Agriculture, Competitiveness, Diversification, Energy efficiency, Entrepreneurship, Environmental protection, Innovation, Job creation, Product quality, Renewable energy, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Portugal

A major exporting agricultural company in Portugal, used EAFRD support to develop a state-of-the-art innovative, greenhouse production unit.

Nizna Boca – Restoring the production potential of damaged forests

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Environmental sustainability, Forestry, Job creation, Mountain area, Social inclusion
Countries:: Slovakia

Restoring the production potential of damaged forests through clearing, afforestation and preservation of young forest stands.

Investing in preventive actions against forest fires

Keywords:: Environmental protection, Forestry, Job creation, Mountain area, Natural resources, Nature conservation, Protected areas, Tourism
Countries:: Slovakia

Restoration of a deteriorating forest road and the construction of a wooden lookout tower in order to protect 1500 ha of forest from forest fires.

Improving the economic performance of a small potato producer

Keywords:: Added value, Agriculture, Competitiveness, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Job creation
Countries:: Slovakia

A small potato-growing farm used RDP support to purchase a new processing line to enhance its economic performance.

New machinery for effective application of liquid manure on arable crops

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Environmental protection, Irrigation, Job creation, Renewable energy
Countries:: Slovakia

Investing into new machinery for applying liquid fertilizers on crop production in order to protect ground and surface waters.

Anti-flood and fire fighting reservoir Mestske lesy Krupina

Keywords:: Climate change adaptation, Environmental protection, Water management
Countries:: Slovakia

The construction of a water reservoir helped combat the more frequent extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and forest fires due to climate change.

Production of fresh cut herbs in Portugal for the export markets

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Job creation, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Portugal

A company used RDP support to install 9 ha of infrastructure for the production of fresh herbs, aiming to take advantage of the increasing demand for high-quality fresh produce in the European markets.