Fruit grower Clemens Köster and consultant Bastian Benduhn (Öko-Obstbau Norddeutschland) present measures to increase biodiversity in organic orchards. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Flowering strips 01:38 Hedges 02:27 Anchor plants

In this video, Clémence from FiBL Switzerland in Frick explains the advantages and disadvantages of covering stone fruit orchards and presents two different weather protection systems for apricot growing in Switzerland.

Environmental policy integration (EPI), that is, the incorporation of environmental concerns in non-environmental policy areas, has been widely adopted in public policies. However, EPI research has found much discrepancy between environmental objectives and actual implementation. This paper argues that analyzing EPI in the context of policy mixes with multiple objectives,...

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...

The EU CAP Network workshop ‘Animal welfare and innovation’ will focus on exchanging innovative practices and practical knowledge on animal welfare, especially on: Cage-free production systems Animal welfare indicators and monitoring methods for practical use on the farm Meeting societal demands: Animal welfare labelling and certification The event will welcome farmers, advisors, projects and initiatives related...

Improved feed diversity and more resilient feed production, less dependent on soybean imports. This strategy helps to mitigate droughts effects, through an “avoidance strategy”, with production of forage during seasons less likely to be affected by such phenomenon. Other benefits include improved soil biodiversity and soil health, reduced leaching during...

Our Thematic Group on Rural Youth Employment: the Voice of Rural Youth met online at the end of last month for their second and final main gathering. Members of the Thematic Group (TG) had also been busy before the meeting sharing their perspectives on problems to solve and related good practices through a...

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...

Rabat - The future of cooperation between Morocco and the European Union (EU) in the fishing sector will be determined through comprehensive assessments conducted by the Moroccan government in consultation with European partners, Morocco's Foreign Minister has said.    Speaking during a press conference following the third Ministerial Meeting of the Atlantic...

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...

Digital technologies and data-based solutions can help farmers work more precisely, efficiently and sustainably. Read the factsheet Farm data for better farm performance including knowledge gaps and research needs, more information and inspirational ideas.  

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.

This competition was developed by Copa-Cogeca to shed a light on the hundreds of innovative projects conducted every year all over Europe by Women farmers. In 2023 it will particularly showcase the innovative and novel solutions implemented by women that are supporting all the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental...

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...

Due to the global climate crisis, the importance of communities adopting sustainable methods and practices is becoming increasingly urgent. Globalised production systems and rampant consumption cause the loss of living soils, biodiversity and local seeds, the abandonment of lands, and the deepening of socio-economic inequalities. However, some systems that sprout...

This report summarises the main outcomes of the Good Practice Workshop on ‘Addressing data gaps to evaluate CAP Strategic Plans’, which was organised by the European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP on 8-9 June 2023 in Malmö, Sweden. The objective of the workshop was to identify and overcome data gaps obstructing the evaluation...

The EU CAP Network’s Support Facility for Innovation & Knowledge Exchange | EIP-AGRI has produced six videos in the course of the last year, showcasing innovative farms and projects from across Europe. In each of the videos, a farmer or project manager is interviewed about a specific initiative that they...

The Life ADA (Adaptation in Agriculture) project strengthens farmers’ skills to face climate change challenges in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. Stefania Faccioli from the project explains why and how they do this, and what their plans for the future are.

On 6-8 June 2023 in Helsinki, stakeholders of the global '4 per 1000 Initiative', including researchers, business and NGO representatives, farmers and policy makers, gathered for the first Northern European Regional MeetingOpen link in new window, to discuss the multiple benefits that soil health can offer as well as what is...

In 2007, Suzie and Mike Cahn established a family-owned social enterprise, supporting anyone interested in regenerative land and community development practice focused on education and demonstration. They help support communities and individuals wishing to set up their own projects. Find out more about young entrepreneurs in the workshop report ‘Young...