Building agricultural resilience with EAFRD financial instruments in Portugal

14 October 2025

Watch time: 7.5 mins

This video showcases how Portuguese farmers and agri-businesses use EAFRD financial instruments to invest in innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. It highlights real-life examples of how tailored finance helps mitigate risk, boost competitiveness, and support rural development.

Success stories

Themes

Competitiveness

Entrepreneurship

Financial instrument

Rural development

Video case study

14 October 2025

Watch time: 7.5 mins

This video showcases how Portuguese farmers and agri-businesses use EAFRD financial instruments to invest in innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. It highlights real-life examples of how tailored finance helps mitigate risk, boost competitiveness, and support rural development.

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