Start-up courses designed specifically for new entrants to farming ensure a strong grounding in both agricultural and business principles in the Flanders region of Belgium.
Projects & Practice
The Flemish NSU organised a series of Learning Networks for LEADER meetings focussing on specific topics, in order to support the exchange of information, invite topic experts and improve LEADER and CLLD implementation.

The Walloon RDP supports the provision of quality healthcare services for ageing inhabitants of rural areas in Belgium.

‘Nos Oignons’ is an association that supported the preparation and implementation of three RDP funded projects that promote social farming in Wallonia.

Construction of a new, versatile building consisting of a coworking space, a cultural hall and a tourist office, enhancing the services offered to the residents of a rural municipality.

Supporting vulnerable people and facilitating their re-integration into society through small volunteer jobs on local farms.

A small community invested in creating a multifunctional sports field to stimulate growth and increase the attractiveness of the area.

Supporting the preparatory work for the creation of a 41 km green lane linking up bends the Meuse river between the municipalities of Yvoir and Huy in Wallonia.

Responding to clients’ needs by offering new integrated veterinary services using a mobile laboratory.

A commune in Transylvania used EAFRD support to connect homes to a water and sewage network as well as other key infrastructure.