What is a weed? It is generally viewed as a ‘plant in the wrong place’. But an alternative could be to view these plants as signs of the ecology in which they are embedded. In this blog, Chris Maughan discusses a recent participatory study exploring the use of ‘plant bioindicators’...

FoodSHIFT2030 is a 7.5 million Innovation Action project funded by the EU Horizon 2020 programme which aims to launch an ambitious citizen-driven transition of the European food system towards a low carbon circular future, including a shift to less meat and more plant-based diets. The innovative project's approach focuses on supporting innovation...

Agroecology Europe, a European association to promote agroecology, was created on the 27 of January 2016 in Graux Estate, Belgium with the participation of 19 founders from 10 countries. Agroecology Europe intends to place agroecology high on the European agenda of sustainable development of farming and food systems. It wants to foster interactions between...

Started in January 2021, Agroecology for Europe is a coordination and support action project funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Thanks to a European network and the involvement of different actors from diverse horizons and sectors, the project will analyse agroecology through its different pillars: a...

SustainSahel project's full name is 'Synergistic use and protection of natural resources for rural livelihoods through systematic integration of crops, shrubs and livestock in the Sahel'. The overall goal of SustainSahel is to promote practices that enhance soil quality and yields, build resilience towards climate change, and contribute to food security and...

The DUHA Farmers' Directory lists places where consumers can buy fresh local food. The objective of the map is to provide contacts and information about family and small farms, working and emerging Community-supported agriculture (CSA) groups, box stores and places that offer educational programs about farming. Food from nearby is fresh,...