Projects & Practice

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.

Pepe Aromas – Producing organic prickly pears

Keywords:: Added value, Agriculture, Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship, Environmental protection, Innovation, Market development, Organic farming
Countries:: Portugal

A unique example of a rural business which achieved economic profitability based on innovation and environmentally-friendly practices.

BiodiverSO – rediscovering agricultural biodiversity

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental sustainability, Market development
Countries:: Italy

Protecting and promoting traditional vegetables can lead to increased incomes for farmers and environmental benefits for society.

The Innovation Route of the Walloon rural development network

Keywords:: Agriculture, Cooperation, Innovation, Stakeholder involvement
Countries:: Belgium

An educational peer-to-peer programme for farmers that are engaged into innovative practices, facilitated through participative techniques and scientific expertise.

Using the technical assistance measure to organise a study tour on organic farming

Keywords:: Education & lifelong learning, Organic farming, Vocational training & skills acquisition, Young farmers, Youth
Countries:: Poland

The regional rural network of Silesia in Poland organised a study tour for its members in Scotland to raise awareness and improve their skills on organic farming.