Animal husbandry

An Austrian family converted their dairy farm to produce organic eggs from laying hens in a barn after they saw an opportunity in the market.  

A farmers association provided support on planning and facilitation of land stewardship, with particular focus on grazing in Sønderup river valley.

Farmers in France’s Auvergne region used EAFRD support to preserve peatland and wet meadows in two Natura 2000 areas where over a hundred farmers raise cattle.

The Slovakian agricultural cooperative  Panovce used EAFRD support to upgrade its dairy facilities and equipment, raising welfare standards and improving production.

A young and dynamic team of veterinary sector experts received EAFRD support to establish a private laboratory offering high quality veterinary services to farmers.

Investments in renewable energy helped a pig farm to maintain and increase its competitiveness.

Welsh rural development competition inspires innovation among young sheep farmers.

EAFRD investment support was used for the construction of the new cowshed for dairy cows. This helped increase milk production along with improved animal wellfare.

In response to the current societal demand for responsible business management and improved animal welfare, farmers in the Netherlands developed an innovative animal friendly barn. 

The members of a cooperative in Tuscany, cooperated with a university to investigate the possibility to produce cheese, yogurt and possibly cosmetics from donkey milk.