Juan's story: EAFRD financial instruments for innovative product development

In Galicia, financial instruments are driving rural innovation. They're helping agri-food businesses modernise, add value to their products, and boost competitiveness.

One standout example is Juan José Fraga Paz, who runs a dairy farm producing 7.5 million litres of milk annually. Thanks to a EUR 330 000 loan, he's launching production of a traditional regional cheese, creating jobs, increasing profitability, and preserving local heritage.

Projects like his are vital for the Galicia region, delivering top-quality products at fair prices and turning the countryside into a thriving economic engine.