Projects & Practice

Construction of the Bahna retention basin

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Climate change adaptation, Environmental protection, Protected areas, Tourism, Water management
Countries:: Czech Republic

The construction of two small water basins that minimise the risk of floods and offer a habitat that promotes biodiversity.

Diversification to non-agricultural activities on the farm Abraham

Keywords:: Competitiveness, Diversification, Entrepreneurship, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Rural business
Countries:: Czech Republic

A diversified farm with a carpentry workshop, used RDP support to acquire a telescopic handler in order to improve its productivity.

Local production of vinegars and syrups in Estonia

Keywords:: Direct marketing, LEADER/CLLD, Local food, Rural SMEs
Countries:: Estonia

A local producer of syrups and vinegars in Estonia used EAFRD funding to scale up production to create a business that sells to restaurants, shops and big suppliers.

A holiday cottage on an equestrian farm

Keywords:: Diversification, Rural SMEs, Tourism
Countries:: Estonia

A year-round holiday cottage was built on an equestrian farm to accommodate guests. The construction used natural materials such as moss and wood.

Expanding the visitor centre on a hazelnut farm

Keywords:: Added value, Diversification, Job creation
Countries:: France

A French hazelnut farm used EAFRD support to develop a visitor centre, helping boost direct sales and educate citizens on hazelnut production and processing.

Improving rural health services for the elderly

Keywords:: Healthcare, Job creation, Social services
Countries:: France

Local authorities in France’s Midi-Pyrénées region used EAFRD funding to develop a medical centre to improve the quality of health services particularly for the elderly.