Good Practice - Project
Biodiversity on my farm – from farmer to farmer
Peer-to-peer advisory services help raise biodiversity awareness among Austrian farmers.
General information
RDP Priority
- P1. Knowledge transfer and innovation
RDP Focus Area
- 1C: Lifelong learning & vocational training
RDP Measure
- M01: Knowledge transfer & information actions
Summary
The Austrian Board of Trustees for Agricultural Engineering and Rural Development (ÖKL) started the project ‘Biodiversity on my farm–strengthening the farmers' in 2019. As part of the project, farmers were trained to become facilitators and enable peer-to-peer exchange about biodiversity at farm level. A key outcome of this bottom-up approach was a positive mindset and a practical approach to nature conservation beyond obligations and restrictions.
Results
- By the end of 2021, each of the 370 participating farms had created their own biodiversity portfolio and were implementing new biodiversity-protecting actions.
- Biodiversity established as a mainstream topic among the farming community. Greater networking and stakeholder involvement at regional level.
- 65 biodiversity facilitators now acting as regional multipliers and drivers for regional cooperation.
Promoter
Austrian Council for Agricultural Engineering and Rural Development
Funding
Total budget 339 958.45 (EUR)
EAFRD 159 107.74 (EUR)
National/Regional 158 032.24 (EUR)
Other 22 818.47 (EUR)
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Resources
gp_aus_lifelong_learning_and_vocational_training_2022_q2_05_web.pdf.pdf
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