Good Practice - Project
Ovinnova Operational Group - an innovative business model for transhumance
CAP funds help support long-term sustainability of transhumance shepherding in Spain.
General information
RDP Priority
- P4. Ecosystems management
RDP Focus Area
- 4A: Biodiversity restoration, preservation & enhancement
RDP Measure
- M16: Cooperation
Summary
The Ovinnova project focused on improving the competitiveness of transhumance grazing traditions. It configured a new business and management model for livestock farming that contributes to preserving biodiversity while giving incentives for young people to remain and work in rural areas.
Results
The project created jobs for 15 shepherds, out of which four were women.
12 trainees benefitted from the project activities and six of them went on to become shepherds.
Promoter
Foundacion Montre Mediterraneo (FMM) * The Project promoter/beneficiary is an EIP-AGRI Operational Group (https://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/en)
Funding
Total budget 600 000 (EUR)
RDP contribution 600 000 (EUR)
Resources
enrd_ovinnova_operational_group_-_an_innovative_business_model_for_transhumance_0.pdf
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