SUPPORT UNDER THE IMPLEMENTATION RULES OF THE LITHUANIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM’S 2014–2020 MEASURE’S “TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE” FIELD OF ACTIVITY “LITHUANIAN RURAL NETWORK“ FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION MEASURES

 

Project No. 1

Project title – “Implementation of innovations in agriculture and rural areas”

Project goals – to use electronic means of communication for promoting more active participation of farmers in rural development processes, to involve new participants, to promote cooperation and to encourage involvement in knowledge and information dissemination processes. To introduce farmers with digital innovations of Lithuanian developers and to encourage the development, implementation and expansion of digital technologies and innovative solutions in the Lithuanian agricultural sector.

Project objectives:

  • To organize educational webinars.
  • To develop and implement a communication strategy “Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas” on social networks and on the website.
  • To create virtual 3D tours of good examples of rural development.
  • To create a video on innovation in agriculture and rural areas.

Special goals of the project: to increase the awareness of the RDP, to inform the public and potential beneficiaries about the implementation of the RDP and agricultural, forestry and rural development policy.

The total value of the project – 22624,00 EUR

The amount of support allocated to the project – 19958,00 EUR

 

Project No. 2

Project title – “Digitalization – an opportunity for the agrifood sector”

Project goals – to encourage the development, implementation and expansion of digital technologies and innovative solutions in the Lithuanian agrifood sector. To transfer competence and knowledge that would encourage Lithuanian farmers to implement innovations that contribute to environmentally friendly farming, nature conservation, higher production of higher value-added agricultural and food products, rationalization of land use, and increase of competitiveness.

Project objectives:

  • To organize educational webinars.
  • To develop and implement a communication strategy “Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas” on social networks and on the website.
  • To create virtual 3D tours of good examples of rural development.
  • To create a video and podcasts on innovation in agriculture and rural areas. 

Special goals of the project: to increase the awareness of the RDP, to inform the public and potential beneficiaries about the implementation of the RDP, and agricultural, forestry and rural development policy. To encourage cooperation between rural development actors and to motivate all stakeholders to be involved in information and knowledge dissemination processes.

The total value of the project – 22220,80 EUR

The amount of support allocated to the project – 18688,00 EUR

 

Project No. 3

Project title – “Rural development in the regions through innovation”

Project goals – to promote knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture and rural areas, contribute to increasing the viability and competitiveness of all types of agriculture, and promote innovative farming technologies and sustainable forest management. Also, to improve the organization of the food chain, contribute to the improvement of ecosystems in the agricultural and forestry sectors, and promote social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas.

Project objectives: – to create, publish and publicize a cycle of 12 online shows, during which experts from business, startups, science, politics, investment, and the non-governmental sector will present innovative solutions in agriculture on different topics. Also, to publish one publication online based on the content of each separate show (12 publications in total).

Special goals of the project: to increase the awareness of the RDP, inform the public and potential beneficiaries about the implementation of the RDP, and agricultural, forestry and rural development policy. Also, to promote more active participation in rural development processes, concentrate the cooperation of rural development participants, promote innovations in agriculture and food production, and contribute to the implementation of the EU BSR policy area “Bioeconomy”.

The total value of the project – 14 635,18 EUR

The amount of support allocated to the project – 10 384,00 EUR 

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