Diversification

Good Practice - Project | 22 Juni 2020

From fleece to dress, a workshop using by-product of livestock

A rural women’s association used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to organise wool processing training courses and to create employment opportunities by valorising wool, a by-product of sheep meat production.

Good Practice - Project | 22 Juni 2020

Experiencing Gastronomy at Swan Hotel’s Cowshed

A new culinary concept for a restaurant which gives diners a clear view of the farm’s cattle barn helping them discover the linkages between food and farming. 

Good Practice - Project | 02 Apr. 2020

Animal welfare by the Ollikkala pig farm

A pig farm used Rural Development Programme (RDP) funding to improve the animals’ living conditions and the branding of their products.

Good Practice - Project | 31 März 2020

Increasing the production capacity of the “Jaunpils Dairy” factory in Latvia

In response to the changing global markets, a dairy used Rural Development Programme (RDP) support to reorient its production and maintain its export potential.  

Good Practice - Project | 08 Jan. 2020

Upgrading a sheep farm and opening of Farm Shop by a Maltese young farmer

A Maltese young farmer took over his father’s sheep farm in order to preserve local traditions, whilst incorporating new and innovative ideas in the production and marketing process. 

Good Practice - Project | 07 Jan. 2020

Hydroponic production of tomatoes in glass eco-greenhouses

A major exporting agricultural company in Portugal, used EAFRD support to develop a state-of-the-art innovative, greenhouse production unit.  

Good Practice - Project | 07 Jan. 2020

Innovative use of wood for producing fashion items

A female entrepreneur set up a company to produce high quality fashion products made of natural material.

Good Practice - Project | 07 Jan. 2020

‘Les 3 Givrées’ - Ice cream from the farm

In an area where the agricultural sector is under pressure due the expansion of a nearby urban centre, the diversification of farming activities e.g. ice-cream production and marketing, can ensure the farm’s sustainability.

Good Practice - Project | 06 Jan. 2020

Café Edelstein – designing a village’s meeting point

In order to strengthen and expand the function of a community café as a focal point of the village community, the outdoor area of the old school hosting the café was rebuilt and designed in such a way that community events can be held outdoors.

Good Practice - Project | 06 Jan. 2020

Diversification to non-agricultural activities on the farm Abraham

A diversified farm with a carpentry workshop, used RDP support to acquire a telescopic handler in order to improve its productivity.