Maize (Zea mays) stover produced in the drier lowland areas on the volcanic foot slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro serves as an important additional fodder for smallholder zero-grazed dairy cattle farming in the humid highland areas of the region. The obtained cattle manure is used to replenish nutrients and manage soil...

La demanda creciente de alimentos, así como las exigencias en calidad y las fuertes restricciones en el uso de productos fitosanitarios, se consolidan como algunos de los retos que afronta la agricultura y que, paralelamente, impulsan un mercado para los insumos de origen biológico (Ruales y Barriga, 2020). Al respecto,...

The event, organized by FAO and SPC on March 8th, 2023, in Fiji as part of the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF), addressed agroecology and the transition to healthier and more sustainable food systems in the region through sharing of experiences

The Devon Silvopasture Network are undertaking a 12 year trial in which six farms and a research farm are being supported to design and implement the integration of trees into their livestock farms. The trial has a mixture of cluster planting, regular spacing and shelterbelts being planted. Little research has...

SHARING KNOWLEDGE FOR STRONGER AGROECOLOGY MOVEMENT IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA AGROECOLOGY SCHOOLS’ TOOLKIT: THURSDAY DIALOGUES IN 2023. This knowledge-sharing series is a part of the project Sharing knowledge for a stronger agroecology movement in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), supported by Agroecology Fund. It is hosted for and by the ECA Community of Practice...

This article establishes how Indigenous and local knowledge could contribute to the building of resilient, sustainable and nutritious food systems in a way that is equitable.

Une étude sur la formation à l’agroécologie non-diplômante. Réalisée par BRL ingénierie, commanditée par ARAA/CEDEAO. L’objectif général de cette étude était de diagnostiquer la formation à l’agroécologie non diplômante pour être en mesure d’accompagner son développement dans le cadre de la transition agricole des pays de la CEDEAO. L’ambition est de développer et/ou de consolider, mais aussi de favoriser l’intégration des savoirs et des savoir-faire sur la formation...

The Devon Silvopasture Network are undertaking a 12 year trial in which six farms and a research farm are being supported to design and implement the integration of trees into their livestock farms. The trial has a mixture of cluster planting, regular spacing and shelterbelts being planted. Little research has...

“The international Slow Food network has been working for a long time to save bees from the main threats they face,” says Edward Mukiibi, Slow Food president. “Among the main causes of their decline is the wide use of pesticides in conventional agriculture over several decades, monocultures, diseases and parasites, land...

The University of Vermont (USA) launches a new Institute for Agroecology (IFA) that works with and for farmers, Indigenous people, social movements, and communities who are driving change in Vermont and around the world. Through research, learning, and action, IFA mobilizes knowledge to nurture agroecology research, practice, and movements.

Consumers are one of the key stakeholders in the food system, yet their potential and contribution to transitioning current unsustainable food systems to a more agroecological one is rarely recognized. This consumer guide on agroecology presents ten key issues and areas through which agroecology can enhance the protection of consumer rights....

Here are some practical tips for sustainable farming that find the right balance between getting good yields and being environmentally friendly. This article is full of easy-to-follow advice on sustainable farming that helps you boost productivity while being kind to the environment.

Mobile housing for laying hens can contribute to improving animal welfare and the quality of the eggs while reducing impact on the environment. However, their uptake remains limited as they also present a number of risks, such as vulnerability to predators. A German Operational Group based in Rhineland-Palatinate designed, tested...

Alternate cutting is a preventive measure to minimize the occurrence of Diaphorina citri, one of the main transmission vectors of the citrus disease Citrus Greening.

First up, The European Coordination of Let’s Liberate Diversity! and the Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA), are together hosting a 3 days forum “to gather, exchange and learn together about cultivated diversity and dynamic seed management”. Already over 20 different workshops are proposed, with many more planned. Sign up at...

In the new EU CAP Network, innovation, knowledge exchange and EIP-AGRI play a crucial role in sharing good practices and connecting people across EU agriculture, forestry and rural areas. The new edition of the Agrinnovation magazine offers inspiring stories, interviews, Operational Group updates and other news from across Europe.

Le 14 juin 2023, la Plateforme de Partenariat pour la Transformation Agroécologie (Agroecology Transformative Partnership Platform) a hôté un webinaire de lancement de la plateforme scientifique citoyenne One Million Voices of Agroecology intitulé “ De quelle science s'agit-il d'ailleurs ? Lancement d'une plateforme qui permet à chacun de concevoir les...

Job creation and generational renewal are priorities for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with a focus on young people. Our CAP Implementation Contact Point has recently published a new factsheet featuring recommendations for policy-makers to support rural youth employment. A concise review of good practices adopted at the national, EU and wider level to help...

T his paper presents five main findings and key recommendations (see summary in Figure 1) of a dialogue that explored how integrating agroecology† and territorial approaches†† might support and accelerate a systemic transformation at scale in food systems. Agroecology offers values and principles that underpin sustainable solutions to challenges around...

T his paper presents five main messages and key recommendations of a dialogue that explored opportunities and limitations of agroecology to address conservation needs beyond the farm. The messages hereby presented look beyond classical on-farm conservation approaches (e.g. conservation of local crop varieties and crop wild relatives) and focus instead...