Projects & Practice

Water management for nature reserve in Western Langstraat

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Climate, GHG & ammonia emissions, Nature conservation, Protected areas, Water management
Countries:: The Netherlands

Adjustments to water management and remedial measures help to preserve protected areas and conserve the landscape of the Western Langstraat.

Kowalski Farm - Agri-environment-climate support for sustainable agriculture

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Environmental protection, Environmental sustainability, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Sustainability
Countries:: Poland

Using RDP support to implement a sustainable model of agriculture that combines the production of high quality products and environmental protection. Winning initiative of the 2019 Rural Inspiration Awards in the 'Environment & Climate Action' category.

Supporting young farmers’ entrepreneurship

Keywords:: Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Organic farming, Women
Countries:: Italy

A young female farmer in Italy received RDP support to convert to organic fruit production.

Training on small scale water retention

Keywords:: Advisory services, Education & lifelong learning, Water management
Countries:: Poland

Training on small-scale water retention was provided to the staff of relevant regional authorities in order to confront the impact of climate change at regional level.

Developing local food sales through knowledge and skills

Keywords:: Cooperation, Direct marketing, Short supply chains & local markets, Vocational training & skills acquisition
Countries:: Finland

A Finnish University used EAFRD funding to organise information days, pilot projects and professional tours to enable food processing companies to develop their local sales.