The ENRD Thematic Group (TG) on Rural Businesses met for its final meeting on 18-19 May 2017 in  Helsinki, Finland to discuss the final outputs from the TG work, including case studies, RDP analysis, and the upcoming dedicated edition of the EU Rural Review.

TG members also heard about the Finnish ‘Smart Countryside’ initiative and visited two inspiring local businesses: ‘Robbes Little Garden’, an innovative greenhouse using a vertical growing system; and the ‘Knehtilä Farm’, known for its environmentally friendly and nutrient-efficient farming.