Projects & Practice

Raising awareness about insect conservation in Austria.

Mobilising rural awareness in Finland about sustainable transport opportunities
 

The IlmastoAreena is a unique platform aiming to bring together all stakeholders, including rural citizens, in the discussions for solutions to climate change.

Collaborative learning and tools for assessing soil health contribute to farmers’ understanding of problems and alternative management strategies.

A pig farm used Rural Development Programme (RDP) funding to improve the animals’ living conditions and the branding of their products.

An award-winning organic farm in Finland set up a food production network with neighbouring farms aiming to achieve energy and nutrient self-sufficiency.

Reintroducing the traditional practice of controlled forest burning, as means to promote biodiversity and create new business opportunities in the forestry sector.

This project is an example of how villagers can get access to high-speed broadband networks even in remote and sparsely populated rural areas. It is the winning initiative of the 2019 Rural Inspiration Awards in the 'Rural Revitalisation' category.

Developing a herd management tool to optimise efficiency and animal welfare on dairy farms.

A study financed by the Finnish RDP aimed to find new digital solutions for making reindeer husbandry a more efficient and profitable business.