Projects & Practice

Ovinnova Operational Group - an innovative business model for transhumance

Keywords:: Animal husbandry, Biodiversity, Cooperation, Environmental sustainability, Innovation, Knowledge transfer, Mountain area
Countries:: Spain

CAP funds help support long-term sustainability of transhumance shepherding in Spain.

ECOCIRPLAS 2020. – Developing a new process for the management of agricultural plastics

Keywords:: Agriculture, Bioeconomy, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Environmental protection
Countries:: Spain

CAP cooperation project pioneers the potential for re-using agricultural plastic waste in Spain.

CAP-funded farm advisory services help modernise Madrid’s regional agricultural sector

Keywords:: Advisory services, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Knowledge transfer, Sustainability, Young farmers
Countries:: Spain

New advisory services help modernise Madrid’s regional agricultural sector.

Modernization of the agricultural enterprise KLAS

Keywords:: Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Competitiveness, Energy efficiency, Farm restructuring/modernisation, Job creation
Countries:: Slovakia

An organic farm used investment support from the Slovakian Rural Development Programme to modernize its facilities in order to improve animal welfare and increase production.

Modernization of irrigation systems of VITA - ZEL & company, Ltd.

Keywords:: Agriculture, Competitiveness, Environmental protection, Irrigation, Water management
Countries:: Slovakia

Rural Development Programme support was used for installing a water recycling system to further reduce costs of vegetable hydroponic production, and minimising waste water.

Training and awareness raising on forestry

Keywords:: Climate change adaptation, Environmental protection, Forestry, Natural resources, Nature conservation
Countries:: Spain

Rural Development Programme (RDP) support enabled the reforestation of land and ornamental public spaces with native forest species, while promoting environmental awareness, education and training.

RETA - Network of Farm Incubators

Keywords:: Agriculture, Cooperation, Innovation, Young farmers
Countries:: Spain

A European Innovation Partnership (EIP) operational group established a network of farm incubators in Spain to support young farmers who do not have previous family connections or a background in farming.

GO SETOS - Multifunctional borders for sustainable landscape and agriculture

Keywords:: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Environmental protection, Innovation, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees, Soil management
Countries:: Spain

An EIP-AGRI Operational Group working together to increase the implementation of multifunctional hedgerows that offer environmental benefits as well as climate mitigation and adaptation.

ECOPIONET: Innovation and Bioeconomy in the Rural Environment

Keywords:: Agriculture, Climate change adaptation, Cooperation, Information & promotion activities, Innovation, Risk management, Rural Inspiration Awards: nominees
Countries:: Spain

Knowledge exchange network established to foster multi-actor collaboration and sharing around organic agriculture.

Nizna Boca – Restoring the production potential of damaged forests

Keywords:: Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Environmental sustainability, Forestry, Job creation, Mountain area, Social inclusion
Countries:: Slovakia

Restoring the production potential of damaged forests through clearing, afforestation and preservation of young forest stands.