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Training trees
Many people are familiar with pruning trees, but on a recent course organised by the association of ecological gardeners (VELT) in Bocholt, Limburg, Belgium, I learned another important trick to shape trees and harvest more fruit. By training trees, you make branches grow in the direction you want. That sounds...
Belgium
2020 - AGROinsight
Report
Mapping Agroecology in Hungary
This report is the result from a 10-month-long mapping project in 2019-2020, commissioned by Agroecology Europe, carried out by Védegylet Egyesület with the help of Environmental Social Science Research Group (ESSRG), Hungary.
It provides a general overview of the present state of agroecology in Hungary, through attaining an understanding of the historical and political contexts in...
Hungary
2020 - Agroecology Europe, Védegylet Egyesület, Environmental Social Science Research Group (ESSRG)
Journal article
Assessing agroecological practices using a combination of three sustainability assessment tools
The alignment of the environmental, economic and social sustainability of farms is necessary for enhancing the provision of public goods in farming. This study combines the use of three tools for the assessment of farm sustainability. It provides first insights into the sustainability performance of farms at different stages of agro-ecological...
2020
Blog article
Farm to Fork strategy for sustainable food
The Farm to Fork strategy for Sustainable food is a key component of the European Green Deal. European food is famous for being safe, nutritious and of high quality. It should now also become the global standard for sustainability.
European Union
2020 - European Commission
Website
THE BARN - A repository of collective action stories
Inside the Barn you’ll find different examples of collective action in sustainable agriculture, marketing and the environment. Some are works in progress, some are works concluded, others are just at the start or even a plan of a project with an expected impact. They are united by a common objective...
2020 - The BOND Project
Blog article
Europe's Agroecology Movement – Progressing in Times of COVID-19
In a series of webinars organized by Forum Synergies and ARC2020, four innovative and committed agroecology initiatives gave an insight into how they strengthened to the challenge at the time of COVID-19. Dozens of people from across Europe and beyond took part in the conversation. The event provided a moment of reflection, some...
2020 - Forum Synergies and ARC2020
Case study
A community of farmers and fisherfolk, a community of heroes
The resilience of Valencia’s “L’Horta” in times of COVID-19
Amparo Aleixandre's routine is no longer the same. These days, she receives orders through text messages, most of them come from her neighbors in the town of El Palmar, an island with about 700 inhabitants, surrounded by the Albufera lagoon, rice crops and orchards. El Palmar is several kilometers away...
Spain
2020 - FAO
Video
The Green Basket: So much more than a farm shop
Marie-Odile Smets, current president of 'The Green Basket' (Au Panier Vert), and member of CUMA, uses this video to share an insight into the functioning of this successful local food production and short supply chain farmer collective in the North of France.
The Video was used as a teaching exercise as...
France
2020 - The BOND Project
Policy brief/paper
Moving towards a more healthy and sustainable EU food system, a corner stone of the European Green Deal
By 2030, with our new Farm to Fork strategy, we will take action to: Reduce the overall use and risk of chemical and hazardous pesticides by 50% Reduce the sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and aquaculture by 50% Increase organic farmed land by 25%
European Union
2020 - European Commission
Blog article
National CSA Meeting in Norway
Yearly meeting on November 15th in Oslo
The CSA movement in Norway is growing larger year by year. As per December 2019 there are 82 active CSAs in Norway. Given that Norway is a small country with only around 5,3 million inhabitants and around 3 % of the land area being suitable for agriculture, the number of...
Norway
2020 - Organic Norway
Report
Agriculture, forestry and fishery statistics
Agriculture, forestry and fi shery statistics provides a selection of recent, topical data. Information is presented for the European Union (EU) and its Member States, and is supplemented (when available) with data for the United Kingdom, EFTA members, candidate countries to the EU and potential candidates. This publication aims to...
European Union
2020 - Eurostat (European Commission)
Event
Irish Seed Savers Community Seed Exchange
Sunday, 1st March 2 - 4pm
Irish Seed Savers, Capparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Bring your extra seeds to share on the day, and take home some seeds to plan your garden for the year.
Ireland
2020 - Irish Seed Savers Association
Event
Irish Seed Savers Community Plant Exchange
Sunday 17th May from 2 – 4pm
Irish Seed Savers, Capparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare.
Bring your surplus seeds, plants, seedlings and shrubs to share. Meet our team of experts to learn how your support helps protect
Ireland’s collection of rare and heritage food seeds and fruit trees.
Ireland
2020 - Irish Seed Savers Association
Event
Irish Seed Savers The Great Irish Garden
Sunday 5th July 12 – 4pm.
Irish Seed Savers Association, Capparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare.
A day dedicated to showcasing the wonderful heritage seed gardens in full bloom at Irish Seed Savers. Along with garden tours, childrens activities, refreshments, including Irish Seed Savers own organic apple juice, will be available on the day. This...
Ireland
2020 - Irish Seed Savers Association
Report
Agriculture and food security in climate sensitive areas in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean region is characterised by very limited arable land resources, 95% of which are already farmed (UfM, 2016). With almost no room left for the expansion of cultivated areas, the future of Mediterranean agriculture and its contribution to food security relies on the preservation of fragile lands threatened by...
2020 - CASE , European Committee of the Regions , IEMed
Report
BOND's Youth Forum
The vision of the new generation of farmers for the future of farming in Europe
In order to address the root causes that are aggravating the multiple social, economic, health and climate crises that our society is facing due to unsustainable, unjust and unhealthy farming and food systems, the voice of young farmers needs to be put forward in the process of shaping public policies....
2020 - The BOND Project
Event
Irish Seed Savers Apple Day
Sunday 13th September 12 – 4pm.
Irish Seed Savers Capparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare, Ireland.
A day dedicated to showcasing the heritage Irish apple tree collection. Along with orchard tours, children’s activities, refreshments, including Irish Seed Savers own organic apple juice, will be available on the day.
Ireland
2020 - Irish Seed Savers Association
Blog article
FAO, UNECE support Kazakhstan in developing a master plan for the forest sector
Forests are high on the political agenda of Kazakhstan. In collaboration with the joint UNECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section and international experts, the country has developed the draft “Master Plan for the Development of the Forestry Sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030,” as well as an action plan for its...
Kazakhstan
2020 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Video
L'élevage durable : les agriculteurs Agr'eau témoignent
6 agriculteurs du réseau Agr'eau nous parlent de leur ferme. L'agroforesterie, la conservation des sols, la réintroduction de l'élevage sur une ferme céréalière, l'alimentation du troupeau 100% à l'herbe, sont autant de pratiques vertueuses mises en place par ces agriculteurs.
France
2020 - Agroforesterie Association Française 13.4K subscribers
Video
Commission launches knowledge centre to reverse biodiversity loss and protect Europe’s ecosystems
Our current way of life is unsustainable. It is driving significant changes in land and sea use, has drastic consequences on organisms that are overexploited, causes climate change, pollution, and the spread of invasive species, all contributing to the rapid decline of biodiversity worldwide. A sustainable balance must be found...
2020 - European Commission
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