Rural development
Rural development
Raising social infrastructure and the quality of life in rural regions is achieved through smart solutions based on research into specificities and possibilities, innovations and strengthening and empowerment of communities.
The six priorities of the EU’s rural development policy represent the basis for providing support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to rural areas.
Rural development
Raising social infrastructure and the quality of life in rural regions is achieved through smart solutions based on research into specificities and possibilities, innovations and strengthening and empowerment of communities.
The six priorities of the EU’s rural development policy represent the basis for providing support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to rural areas.
Vision for EU rural areas
Towards stronger, connected and resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040.
“The EU’s rural areas are a key part of the European way of life. They are home to 137 million people, representing almost 30% of the population and more than 80% of its territory, taking into account all municipalities and municipalities in Europe with low population density or low density population[1]. They are widely recognized and valued for food production, natural resource management, protection of natural landscapes and recreation and tourism. Many of our traditions, festivals and culture are rooted in rural areas of Europe. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, “Europe would not be whole without villages”.
Priority 1: Transfer of knowledge and innovation
FA 1A: Encouraging innovation, cooperation and knowledge base development in rural areas
FA 1B: Strengthening the links between agriculture, food production and forestry, as well as research and innovation
FA 1C: Encouraging lifelong learning and vocational training in the agriculture and forestry sector.
Priority 2 : Sustainability and competitiveness of the farm
FA 2A: Improving the economic performance of all farms and facilitating the restructuring and modernization of farms
FA 2B: Facilitating the entry of adequately qualified farmers into the agricultural sector and generational renewal
Priority 3: Food chain organization and risk management
FA 3A: Improving the competitiveness of primary producers through better integration into the agricultural and food chain
FA 3B: Support to the prevention and management of risks on the farm.
Priority 4: Restoration, preservation and improvement of the ecosystem
FA 4A: Obnova, očuvanje i povećanje biološke raznolikosti
FA 4B: Improvement of water management
FA 4C: Preventing soil erosion and improving soil management
Priority 5: A resource-efficient, climate-resilient economy
FA 5A: Increasing the efficiency of use in agriculture
FA 5B: Increasing efficiency in the use of energy in agriculture and food processing
FA 5C: Facilitating the supply and use of renewable energy sources
FA 5D: Reduction of greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from agriculture
FA 5E: Encouraging carbon conservation and sequestration in agriculture and forestry
Priority 6: Social inclusion and economic development
FA 6A: Facilitating the diversification of the creation and development of small businesses, as well as the creation of jobs
FA 6B: Encouraging local development in rural areas
FA 6C: Improving accessibility, use and quality of information and communication technologies (ICT) in rural areas