Hard cash may provide help after FMD crisis
Series: Business ; May 2001, 8-9(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the European initiative LEADER+ which is offering almost £50m of funding for rural development projects to help the farming industry recover from the foot and mouth crisis. Explains the mechanics of LEADER+, which includes separate schemes for England and Wales, funding provided solely from European sources which can be matched by other bodies, the establishment of Local Action Groups (LAGs) to apply for funding, and the assessment process. Highlights projects that have benefited from LEADER funding, and concludes that LEADER+ could go a long way to help regenerate the countryside. Further information is available from http://www.maff.gov.uk/erdp/leader/leaderhome.htm and http://www.ukleader.org.uk.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64065 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112582-1001 |
Discusses the European initiative LEADER+ which is offering almost £50m of funding for rural development projects to help the farming industry recover from the foot and mouth crisis. Explains the mechanics of LEADER+, which includes separate schemes for England and Wales, funding provided solely from European sources which can be matched by other bodies, the establishment of Local Action Groups (LAGs) to apply for funding, and the assessment process. Highlights projects that have benefited from LEADER funding, and concludes that LEADER+ could go a long way to help regenerate the countryside. Further information is available from http://www.maff.gov.uk/erdp/leader/leaderhome.htm and http://www.ukleader.org.uk.