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Turning Poultry Waste into Rural Wealth: Business & Policy Opportunities in Co. Monaghan, Ireland

This article explores how County Monaghan can transform poultry waste into rural economic opportunity through circular economy solutions and smart regional planning

1 Jul 2025 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam

Executive SummaryCounty Monaghan is a leading region in Ireland’s poultry sector, producing a significant share of the nation’s broiler chickens and eggs. With over 200,000 tonnes of poultry litter g

AI, FAIR data & Smart food systems: A new blueprint for rural–urban resilience in Europe

Bridging the rural–urban divide through digital transformation

1 Jul 2025 • PoliRuralPlus Consortium

As Europe continues its green and digital transitions, rural and peri-urban regions face a pressing question: how can they remain resilient, relevant, and connected in an increasingly data-driven wor

Go Mallusjoki! An Ideathon to develop the rural event industry in the Mallusjoki region

26 Jun 2025 • Avoin Ry, Tuula Cox

In July, Avoin Ry will organize an idea contest as a part of Takinkääntöviikko, a music festival organised by Mallusjoki Youth Association in Mallusjoki. Finland. Go Mallusjoki! Ideathon will be an o

Announcing the winners of the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call!

Financial Support for Third Parties (FSTP) awarded! Discover the winning initiatives driving rural-urban innovation through the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call!

12 Jun 2025 • Markéta Kollerová

We are excited to reveal the winners of the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call, a dynamic initiative designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions across rural-urban regions

DEVELOP Open Call Now Open

Funding Digital Innovations for Rural-Urban Transformation

26 May 2025 • Markéta Kollerová

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Develop Open Call, the third in a series of funding opportunities under the PoliRuralPlus project. This open call is aimed at supporting applied

Cross-border visit

Cross-border Farming with a Lake View – Insights from the Sitter Organic Farm at the Vltava Reservoir - Visit to the Sitter Organic Farm on March 25, 2025

19 May 2025 • Johanna Trager, Karin Haslböck

At the scenic Vltava Reservoir, the cows of the Sitter organic farm graze with a panoramic view of the lake. This unique farm operates on both sides of the border – in Bavaria and in Bohemia – offeri

The Future of Rural Areas: Dialogue, Vision & Cooperation Across Generations

Conference held on 14 April 2025 in Veľký Klíž, Slovakia

2 May 2025 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture

The “Rural Areas for All” conference brought together over 100 participants—youth, seniors, professionals, and citizens—to explore how rural areas can become vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive space

FROM PROSPECT+ TO POLIRURALPLUS: CAPACITY-BUILDING INSIGHTS AND FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Jeyald Antony, Project Officer of Irish Pilot, shares insights on transitioning from learning to action: Strengthening rural energy solutions with PROSPECT+ and PoliRuralPlus

1 Apr 2025 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam

In this blog, Jeyald Antony Rasaratnam, Project Officer with the PoliRuralPlus project, shares insights from his participation in the PROSPECT+ Capacity-Building Programme. The article explores pract

ADESIMAN Unveils Comprehensive Sustainable Tourism Plan for Sierra and Mancha Conquense

ADESIMAN Launches €3.78 Million Sustainable Tourism Plan for Sierra and Mancha Conquense

8 Mar 2025 • Miguel Ángel Navarro - Socialinnolabs Foundation

ADESIMAN has recently launched an ambitious Sustainable Tourism Plan for the Sierra and Mancha Conquense region, aiming to transform the area into a model of sustainable development. This initiative,

Invitation to Participate in Circular Economy Ideas Generation Workshop

Monaghan Integrated Development, Monaghan Local Enterprise Office, and MCA Consulting have collaboratively organized a workshop to explore opportunities for developing Circular Economy businesses in County Monaghan.

7 Mar 2025 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam

The Circular Economy Ideas Generation Workshop aims to explore and identify opportunities for developing sustainable businesses in County Monaghan. By fostering discussions between local enterprises