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Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2023

Be part of #ARIAwards23! Vote for your favourite project by 1 December.

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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!

Vote by 1 December, 18:00 CET

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

Treated wastewater for subirrigation

Reusing treated wastewater to combat drought and improve groundwater levels.

Fibes

Fibes

Upcycling a brewery by-product into a gut-friendly fruit puree.

Farm and crops

KoroKausi

Safeguarding seasonal work forces during the Covid-19 pandemic and for the future.

Pepe Aromas

Pepe Aromas

A climate-adapted crop helps regenerate a traditional farm.

GOPHYTOVID

GOPHYTOVID

Reducing inputs for vineyards and commercial wineries.

From field to glass

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

Farming for Nature

Farmers acting as ambassadors for biodiversity and nature-friendly farming.

FabPatch

FabPatch

Making repairing textiles easy, affordable, and highly fashionable, one patch at a time.

Kiwi field

i9Kiwi

Making the kiwifruit industry more sustainable while creating a value-added product.

Landscape crops

The landscape farm

Eco-farming as a tool for landscape conservation and local identity.

Group picture of project participants

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

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.

Group of people looking at a couple of pigs

Urban Farm Doetinchem

An urban agriculture project promoting social inclusion.

Charging the van

Food Act 13

A circular food distribution platform that fosters employment and poverty reduction.

Mensch-Biene-Bildung (People-Bees-Education)

Mensch-Biene-Bildung (People-Bees-Education)

Supporting beekeeping while creating opportunities for social inclusion.

Regional cooperation project + Business + Employment

Regional cooperation project + Business + Employment

Eleven LAGs joined forces to boost rural employment.

The lore

The lore

Using 3D and augmented reality technologies to promote awareness of local heritage.

Caiac SMile

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)

Aikaa On (Plenty of Time)

Supporting agricultural entrepreneurs’ work planning and wellbeing.

ZAMm on the move

ZAMm on the move

Supporting rural women's entrepreneurship.

Fro de Bauer (Ask the farmer)

Fro de Bauer (Ask the farmer)

Bringing farmers and kids together to teach the role and importance of agriculture.

Young boy pouring water on plants

Creating Transparency

Connecting young people with farming, food production and climate protection.

Local energy for farmers and citizens

Local energy for farmers and citizens

A rural energy community accelerating the uptake of renewables.

Pastoral School for Young Shepherds

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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Resources

News and publications about ARIA, now and in the past

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Communication Kit

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