Connections

Web locations and platforms to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing.  

 Introduction 

Smart4Food builds on and connects with several important European and international initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture, rural development, and youth engagement.  

Global level 

At the global level, Smart4Food aligns with the mission of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, particularly in supporting sustainable food systems, food security, and resilient rural livelihoods. 

https://www.fao.org/home/en/  

 

European level 

 

EU CAP Network 

https://eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en  

ELARD – EUROPEAN LEADER ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT  

https://elard.eu/  

 

National level 

In addition, Smart4Food reflects the values of the Rural Youth Parliament, which empowers young people to actively participate in shaping the future of rural areas. Through these synergies, Smart4Food strengthens its contribution to a smarter, greener, and more inclusive future for Europe’s smallholders and rural communities. 

SLOVAKIA 

RURAL Parliamemt link- www.vpms.sk 

 and www.vipa.sk https://vpms.sk/en  

You can include also www.vibavi.sk 

  

 

Croatia 

Directorate for Professional Support to Agricultural Development  

https://savjetodavna.mps.hr  

National Network for the Common Agricultural Policy 

https://nrm.hr/  

Croatian rural development network – HMRR  

https://hmrr.hr/en/home/  

LEADER network Croatia  

https://lmh.hr/contact?lang=en 

Croatian Chamber of Economy – Agriculture and food industry sector  

https://www.hgk.hr/sektor-za-poljoprivredu-i-prehrambenu-industriju  

Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food (HAPIH) 

https://www.hapih.hr/?utm_source=chatgpt.com  

European Youth Parliament Croatia 

https://www.facebook.com/EYP.Croatia 

Ireland 

Home – Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority, https://teagasc.ie/  

Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS), https://icos.ie/  

Home – Irish Farmers’ Association,  https://www.ifa.ie/  

SETU | South East Technological University, https://www.setu.ie/  

Expert Farm Services | Farm Labour – FRS Farm Relief Services , https://frsfarmreliefservices.ie/  

Homepage – Agriculture Science Association, https://www.asaireland.ie/  

The project shares common goals with the Meet-Compare-Share initiative, which encourages exchange of good practices and dialogue on the future of rural communities, highlighting the importance of innovation and cooperation in addressing rural challenges.