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Climate change – A positive contribution from the mountains
From 3 to 5 October 2016, around 260 mountain actors (researchers, farmers, environmentalists, elected representatives from local and regional authorities, representatives of chambers of commerce and development adeclaration finale bragancagencies) met in Bragança, Portugal during the X European Mountain Convention organised by Euromontana.
European Union
2016 - EuroMontana
Report
Research for Regi committee - cohesion in mountainous regions of the EU
Their specific potentials and opportunities of mountain areas need to be considered as much as their challenges. Mountain areas are too diverse to elaborate an integrated European strategy. However, a framework for development strategies in mountain areas can be developed, taking into account the specific challenges and importance of mountain...
European Union
2016 - European Parliament
Report
New entrants into farming
Lessons to foster innovation and entrepreneurship
This report presents the findings of the EIP-AGRI Focus Group (FG) on New Entrants to Farming: lessons to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, which was established under the European Innovation Partnership Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI). New entrants are widely recognised as important to the ongoing vitality and competitiveness of the...
European Union
2016 - EIP Agri Agriculture and Innovation
Project
Business start-up support for young farmers
Justina grew up on her family’s farm in the Ukmergė region of central Lithuania and she wanted to continue in her family’s footsteps by becoming a young farmer. Initially, she had access to land and some older equipment. However, being an ambitious young person with a lot of ideas and...
Lithuania
2016 - HE EUROPEAN NETWORK FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (ENRD)
Event
X° European Mountain Convention Mountains’ vulnerability to climate change: how can people and territories adapt and mitigate its effects?
Mountain areas have difficult climatic and environmental conditions, but mountain people are used to adapting to these. Thanks to their great experience of innovation and adaptation, they have already started to tackle the challenge of climate change. This X European Mountain Convention will present a state-of-the-art of the situation in...
Portugal
2016 - euromontana
Event
Regional Symposium on Agroecology for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Europe and Central Asia
In order to continue to develop this regional approach, from 23–25 November 2016 the regional symposium on title ‘agroecology for sustainable agriculture and food systems in Europe and Central Asia’ will be held. It will start with a field visit on 23 November afternoon and the internal CSO meeting, followed...
Hungary
2016 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Newsletter
INVESTING in France's agriculture 2014-2020
In the period to 2020, the new CAP will invest about EUR 63 billion1 in France's farming sector and rural areas. Key political priorities have been defined at European level such as: jobs and growth, sustainability, modernisation, innovation and quality. At the same time, France has flexibility to adapt both...
France
2016 - European Commission
Event
European countries aim for ‘Green Economy,’ reducing deforestation
Greening the economy and improving air quality for a better environment and human health were two main themes of the Eighth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference, held 8-10 June in Batumi, Georgia. Participating countries also emphasized agriculture, forest management, water and food as key focus issues contributing to a “Green...
Georgia
2016 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Magazine article
Opinion: Learning from citizens
Knowledge held by citizens provides insights about new food cultures and practices. While acknowledging the usefulness of top-down tools, Oliver De Schutter argues that the state should also embrace the need to learn, observe and be surprised by citizen-led initiatives.Knowledge held by citizens provides insights about new food cultures and practices. While acknowledging the usefulness of top-down tools, Oliver De Schutter argues that the state should also embrace the need to learn, observe and be surprised by citizen-led initiatives.
The transition towards sustainable food systems has often been conceived on the basis of two sets of instruments: legal regulations that impose certain ways of acting and prohibit others, or economic incentives such as taxes and subsidies to reward good practices and discourage less good practices.
This classic view of transition...
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
2016 - ILEIA - centre for learning on sustainable agriculture
Report
AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR EN ESPAÑA - 2016
Agricultura y Mundo Rural. Experiencias Locales en un Mundo Global
La publicación del Anuario de 2016 de UPA, con el lema, “Agricultura y mundo rural: experiencias locales en un mundo global”, es una gran ocasión para reflexionar sobre las relaciones entre la globalización de los mercados y el mantenimiento de las producciones locales. La globalización es cada vez más constatable...
Spain
2016 - Union de Pequenos Agricultores y Ganaderos.
Video
An Introduction to Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)
This short video explains the basis of Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS). It was designed as a trailer and short version of the documentary: A guide to Participatory Guarantee Systems for Organic Agricultureavailable to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbwiC...The video was produced by IFOAM – Organics International with the financial support of the Technical...
Brazil - Fiji - France - South Africa
2016 - IFOAM - Organics International
Event
First International Seminar on Local Public Policies for Food Sovereignty
Under the banner, “Feeding Public Policies” opening a space for international debate and alliance building in order to promote public policies that contribute to food sovereignty.
Spain
2016
Magazine article
Locally rooted: Ideas and initiatives from the field
Two (or more) heads are better than one, goes the old saying, and the same is true in agroecology. As we see here, when people from diverse backgrounds come together, their different perspectives and experiences are fertile ground for creativity and innovation to blossom.
Farmers in Koutiala, a district in Southern Mali grow cereals to feed their families and keep cows for milk and as a form of savings. There, all the arable land is currently under cultivation. During the four months of the rainy season, farmers prioritise the cultivation of cereals over fodder...
Belgium - France - Indonesia - Mali
2016 - ILEIA - centre for learning on sustainable agriculture
Book part
Family Farming in Romania
Small Family Farm households are essential for the future of Romania
Although family farms are found in great numbers all over Romania, they are found in their highest numbers, and in the most typical traditional small-scale farmed landscapes, in the northern and Central parts of Romania. This smallholding-based production has persisted, especially in Romanian mountain and upland regions. However, livestock numbers...
Romania
2016 - AgriSpin
Newsletter article
Inspirational Ideas: Selling dairy products from a milk van
Stanislav Nemec’s runs a dairy farm in the Czech Republic. He originally produced feta cheese, but in 2008 during the economic crisis, his business partner pulled out and he lost 70% of his turnover. What appeared at first to be a serious threat for the further existence of his farm,...
Czechia
2016 - Eip-Agri
Article
Presente y futuro para la agricultura familiar
El esfuerzo continuado desde el año 2008 hasta el 2011 de las organizaciones agrarias, rurales y sociales de más de sesenta países de los cinco continentes, impulsados y coordinados por el Foro Rural Mundial-FRM, logró que la comunidad internacional, a través de la FAO, el FIDA y la ONU, pusiera...
Spain
2016 - Union de Pequenos Agricultores y Ganaderos.
Blog article
Animal welfare deserves better from investment policy
Over the past couple of decades, the European Union has adopted and implemented legislation that has eliminated the most extreme confinement systems for farm animals, such as barren battery cages for laying hens, cages for broiler chickens and individual sow stalls for pigs.
The European Commission asserts that animal welfare is a...
European Union
2016 - European Commission
Miscellanea
European Commission outlines new support package worth €500 million for European farmers
The European Commission has presented a new package of measures worth €500 million from EU funds to support farmers in the face of ongoing market difficulties, particularly on the dairy market.
European Union
2016 - European Commission
Report
Research for AGRI Committee - The role of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy in creating rural jobs
This study analysed the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy’s role in creating rural jobs. Starting at the EU level, a thorough systematic literature review and a statistical analysis prepare the ground for more detailed Member Stare reviews and Case studies. When discussing the findings the study concludes that the CAP supports...
European Union
2016 - European parliament
Newsletter
European Network for Rural Development Newsletter
The ENRD newsletter provides all the latest rural development news from Europe straight to your inbox once a month. From policy updates to ENRD meetings and from project outcomes to online videos, this new and updated tool aims to provide something for everybody interested in rural development policy in Europe....
European Union
2016 - European Network for Rural Development
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