Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2023
Be part of #ARIAwards23! Vote for your favourite project by 1 December.
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The Popular Vote is open!
The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2023 celebrate CAP-funded projects that are boosting skills for agriculture and rural areas through lifelong learning, innovation and competitiveness.
This year marks the 5th edition of the competition, which, since 2019, has been highlighting the most inspiring rural development projects co-funded by the EU.
Experts have selected 24 projects under four thematic categories related to the objectives of the CAP. Now, it’s your turn: the Popular Vote is open!
Browse this page to discover the 24 finalists of the competition – across four thematic categories - and vote for your favourite project.
During the ARIA ceremony on 4 December, in Brussels and online, we will unveil the five winners of ARIA 2023: four thematic winners (one per category), selected by the jury, and the winner of the Popular Vote.
The Popular Vote is open until Friday, 1 December at 18.00 (CET).
Cast your vote and spread the word – let’s make this the most successful edition of ARIA so far!
Award Categories
Discover the 24 finalists of the competition and then vote for your favourite project. You can only vote for one project, so choose carefully!
Smart & competitive agriculture
CAP-funded projects that contribute to a smart, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring long-term food security.
Treated wastewater for subirrigation
Reusing treated wastewater to combat drought and improve groundwater levels.
Fibes
Upcycling a brewery by-product into a gut-friendly fruit puree.
KoroKausi
Safeguarding seasonal work forces during the Covid-19 pandemic and for the future.
Pepe Aromas
A climate-adapted crop helps regenerate a traditional farm.
GOPHYTOVID
Reducing inputs for vineyards and commercial wineries.
From field to glass
A farmhouse brewery builds rural resilience.
Environmental protection
CAP-funded projects that strengthen environmental protection, including those that enhance biodiversity, tackle climate change, demonstrate sustainability and/or contribute to green recovery.
Farming for Nature
Farmers acting as ambassadors for biodiversity and nature-friendly farming.
FabPatch
Making repairing textiles easy, affordable, and highly fashionable, one patch at a time.
i9Kiwi
Making the kiwifruit industry more sustainable while creating a value-added product.
The landscape farm
Eco-farming as a tool for landscape conservation and local identity.
On-farm growth and application of mycorrhizae
Using fungal roots to boost production, fight climate change and reduce chemical inputs.
The network of waterways in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Raising awareness about conserving drinking water and preserving natural resources.
Socio-economic fabric of rural areas
CAP-funded projects that strengthen the socio-economic resilience of rural Europe, address social aspects innovatively, show a sustainable approach that improves digitalisation in rural areas, make rural society more inclusive and support rural entrepreneurs and businesses.
Urban Farm Doetinchem
An urban agriculture project promoting social inclusion.
Food Act 13
A circular food distribution platform that fosters employment and poverty reduction.
Mensch-Biene-Bildung (People-Bees-Education)
Supporting beekeeping while creating opportunities for social inclusion.
Regional cooperation project + Business + Employment
Eleven LAGs joined forces to boost rural employment.
The lore
Using 3D and augmented reality technologies to promote awareness of local heritage.
Caiac SMile
Promoting social inclusion through adaptive sports.
Rural stakeholders skills
CAP-funded projects that showcase lifelong learning, empower people and companies to contribute to green and digital transitions and support innovation and competitiveness.
Aikaa On (Plenty of Time)
Supporting agricultural entrepreneurs’ work planning and wellbeing.
ZAMm on the move
Supporting rural women's entrepreneurship.
Fro de Bauer (Ask the farmer)
Bringing farmers and kids together to teach the role and importance of agriculture.
Creating Transparency
Connecting young people with farming, food production and climate protection.
Local energy for farmers and citizens
A rural energy community accelerating the uptake of renewables.
Pastoral School for Young Shepherds
An innovative training method with a strong emphasis on networking.
Previous Editions
Discover the finalists and winners of the previous editions of RIA – the Rural Inspiration Awards from 2019 to 2022
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