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Slovak Minister of Agriculture establishes anti-bureaucratic commission to reduce administrative burden

Driving change in agriculture: established in March to cut red tape, the Commission focuses on streamlining processes for farmers.

4 Oct 2024 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture

The illustration represents the concept of the anti-bureaucratic commission focused on agriculture. It captures a collaborative effort to reduce bureaucracy and support agricultural stakeholders.

PoliRuralPlus & the future of European Agriculture

PoliRuralPlus contributes to the future of agriculture, rural areas, and the food system in Europe.

6 Sep 2024 • J.O'Flaherty

The European Commission’s latest Strategic Dialogue Report 2024 highlights crucial challenges and recommendations for the future of agriculture, rural areas, and the broader food system in Europe. As

Workshop "Countryside under data fire" as part of the Země Živitelka

The PoliRuralPlus project was presented to local stakeholders.

31 Aug 2024 • Markéta Kollerová (Plan4all), Šárka Horáková (CCSS)

The seminar entitled "Countryside under data fire" was held as part of the important agricultural exhibition Země Živitelka in the meeting room of the Regional Chamber of Agriculture in pav

Revitalizing Slovakia's Rural Landscape: Opportunities for Growth and Innovation

5 Aug 2024 • Marieta Okenková

Since joining the European Union in 2004, Slovakia has embarked on a journey to transform its rural areas, striving for a balance between tradition and innovation. The PoliRuralPlus project is a sign

The Young LEADER Forum field trip to Mallusjoki Youth Association

Mallusjoki Youth Association hosted an EU CAP Network field trip

4 Jul 2024 • Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy

EU CAP Network brought together 200 motivated young people from rural areas and people from 32 countries. The young people aged 18-30 are working with LEADER at regional, national and EU level.The Yo

Outreach Call: Now open for submissions!

Submit your innovative proposals to enhance rural-urban interactions across the EU. Funding up to 5,000 EUR available per project. Deadline: 31 July 2024.

24 Jun 2024 • Marketa Kollerova

We are excited to announce that the PoliRuralPlus Outreach Call is now officially open for submissions! This call aims to foster innovative projects that enhance rural-urban interactions across the E

I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine

The interactions between the Mallusjoki pilot (Finland) and stakeholders are driven by the concepts of perceived interdependence and reciprocity

24 Jun 2024 • Tuula Löytty, Smart & Lean Hub Oy, Finland

Mallusjoki pilot’s aim is to gather a stakeholder panel and carry out actions which will add value to all participants. The pilot builds on Social Exchange theory which is a concept based on the idea

The Greek Pilot at a Glance: Fostering Agritech and Agritourism in Central Greece

The Greek pilot focuses on addressing key challenges and unlocking new opportunities in the agricultural sector in Central Greece.

13 Jun 2024 • Penny Zafiraki, AUA

The Greek pilot focuses on addressing the key challenges and unlocking new opportunities in the agricultural sector of Central Greece. Its objective is to enhance the region's economic resilienc

Enhancing Stakeholder Integration for the Greek pilot

GAIA EPICHEIREIN, fostering a collaborative environment for stakeholders discussion

4 Jun 2024 • Katerina Sachsamanoglou, GAIA EPICHEIREIN

To commence the stakeholder engagement and to support the key activities of the Greek Pilot, GAIA, as one of the partners for the Greek pilot in the PoliRuralPlus project, will enhance the communicat

Call for proposals: Outreach call is seeking innovators in rural-urban interactions

The PoliRuralPlus project invites innovative proposals for our Outreach Call.

3 Jun 2024 • Markéta Kollerová

Through the Outreach call we aim to enhance rural-urban interactions across the EU and foster grassroots innovations for sustainable rural development.For more details and to apply, visit the https:/