Denbighshire Agri-Food and Forestry Innovation Project
November 17, 2009
Project Area: Agri-food and Forestry
County: Denbighshire
Project Officer: Robert Price
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What is the project?
The Denbighshire Agri-Food and Forestry project can provide assistance and financial support to groups within rural Denbighshire. The project will pilot new methods for Co-operation for the development of new products, processes and technologies in the agri-food and forestry sectors.
The project will aim to encourage and develop;
- Product Development
- Developing New Processes
- Supply Chain and Marketing
- Showcasing & Events
Cadwyn Clwyd will work with interested groups in order to develop and implement the initiatives.
Product Development – working with farm businesses and groups to trial growing of fruit, vegetables and herbs that are not traditionally cultivated in the area. There is no funding towards the purchase of seeds or plants but rather for training and consultancy advice.
Developing New Processes – consultancy advice available to develop new products or processes in the agri-food and forestry sectors. Funding may be available towards:
Capacity building activities for the group before events e.g. event planning/management, health and safety etc.
If you would like any further information on the Agri-Food and Forestry Innovation Project in Denbighshire or Flintshire or would like to discuss a project idea – please contact us by telephone on 01824705802 or via e-mail on admin@cadwynclwyd.co.uk
- feasibility studies
- marketing
- business planning advice
- Supply Chain and Marketing – ensuring closer integration between primary producers and end users. Marketing initiatives to promote local products. Collaborative/joint marketing initiatives.
- Showcasing / Events – trialling new methods of showcasing food products to visitors e.g. food events and raising awareness within the hospitality sector. The link between food and tourism will be explored in the showcasing element.
- Funding/support towards organising and implementing small-scale food events.
- Venue hire costs, small-scale equipment, publicity and marketing.
To find out more
If you would like any further information on the Agri-Food and Forestry Innovation Project in Denbighshire or Flintshire or would like to discuss a project idea – please contact Robert Price by telephone on 01824705802 or via e-mail on Lowri.williams@cadwynclwyd.co.uk