Projects & Practice

Elena and Enrica: Young custodians of rural culture and tradition in Sardinia

Keywords:: Culture, Family farming, Rural business, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Tourism, Women
Countries:: Italy

Young female entrepreneurs transition their family farm into a multifunctional operation promoting rural culture and tradition in Sardinia

The Circle: From zero impact to a positive impact

Keywords:: Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, GHG & ammonia emissions, Innovation, Renewable energy, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Italy

The Circle moves from zero impact to a positive impact using aquaponics to produce high-quality sustainable food

Krásne Sady - Developing a traditional forest education facility in Slovakia

Keywords:: Education & lifelong learning, Forestry, Job creation, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Sustainability, Youth
Countries:: Slovakia

The traditional forest education facility of Krásne Sady aims to raise awareness and connection with the natural environment in Slovakia through experiential learning.

Young Farmer Vladislav Paľurik

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Family farming, Job creation, Young farmers
Countries:: Slovakia

CAP funds support generation renewal in rural Slovakia.

Producing pellet from horse manure

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Competitiveness, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Renewable energy
Countries:: Slovakia

A farm used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to produce horse manure pellets that can be used as an organic fertiliser as well as a source of renewable energy.

The ‘MAJNIKA’ herb garden and farm, Slovenia

Keywords:: Agriculture, Family farming, Organic farming, Women, Young farmers
Countries:: Slovenia

A young farmer created a new business model that combines organic farming and environmental protection with job creation and socially inclusive educational services.

Installing a cow herd management system in a dairy farm

Keywords:: Agriculture, Animal welfare, Entrepreneurship, Family farming, Women, Young farmers
Countries:: Poland

A young female farmer used RDP support to install a cow herd management system which improved the economic and animal welfare performance of the farm.

Acquiring a combine harvester and a nitrogen testing equipment

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Diversification, Rural business, Soil management
Countries:: Poland

A company offering agricultural services to farmers used RDP support to acquire a new combine harvester and a nitrogen testing equipment which regulates the amount of fertiliser applied across the entire crop.

High quality pension offering beer wellness services in Rajecke Teplice

Keywords:: Entrepreneurship, Food & Drink, Healthcare, Job creation, Rural business, Rural SMEs, Tourism
Countries:: Slovakia

The reconstruction of an old villa to create high quality tourist accommodation offering spa and beer wellness services.

Darja Šolar - A young farmer investing in beekeeping

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Direct marketing, Diversification, Market development, Rural SMEs, Women, Young farmers
Countries:: Slovenia

A young farmer used RDP support to expand and diversify the range of products and services offered by her beekeeping holding.