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🌳 How Important is Agroforestry? 🌾 Agroforestry is a sustainable land management system that integrates trees, shrubs, crops, and livestock to create a mutually beneficial ecosystem. This approach enhances soil health, boosts biodiversity, and provides multiple income streams for farmers. 🌱 The benefits of agroforestry include improved soil fertility, reduced erosion, carbon sequestration, and enhanced biodiversity. Additionally, it supports economic growth through the production of timber, fruits, nuts, and non-timber forest products. 🌍 Agroforestry is also a climate-smart solution, helping farmers adapt to environmental challenges while preserving natural resources. It fosters ecological balance and contributes to a resilient agricultural system. By embracing agroforestry, we create a win-win for both farmers and the planet—restoring ecosystems while ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability. 🌾💚 #Agroforestry #SoilHealth #SoilScience #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateSmartFarming

📢 The 8th #H2020MIXED Newsletter is Out! 🌿📬 As the MIXED project nears its conclusion, this edition shares key insights, progress, and upcoming activities on mixed farming and agroforestry. 🚜🌳 🔎 What’s inside? ✅ Highlights from field demonstration days ✅ Policy discussions shaping the future of mixed farming ✅ Latest research findings & network updates 📩 Read it now & stay updated! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dRXNd87w #MixedFarming #Agroforestry #SustainableAgriculture

🌱 Policy & Stakeholder Workshop in Germany On December 12-13, 2024, the German #H2020MIXED partners IfLS, ArGe Donaumoos, and Agroforst-Monitoring hosted a national stakeholder and #policyworkshop in Reidheim, Germany. The event focused on policy recommendations for mixed farming and agroforestry, engaging experts in peatland rewetting and agroforestry policy. 💡 Key takeaways: - The importance of aligning research funding with practical needs. - The need for long-term, flexible funding to adapt to changing conditions. - The challenge of integrating landscape planning with current agricultural realities. - The disconnect between administration and farmers, highlighting the need for better communication and mutual understanding. 🚜 This workshop provided essential discussions to refine policy recommendations and strengthen the bridge between research, policy, and practice. 👉 Learn more about the German Network: https://lnkd.in/dabb4arT #SustainableFarming #Agroforestry #GermanNetwork

🌱 New Report: The Power of Farm Interactions! 🤝🚜 The #H2020MIXED project explores how farm-to-farm interactions shape mixed and resilient landscapes. 🌾🔄 From qualitative insights to agent-based simulations, this report uncovers the motivations behind these collaborations and their role in sustainable farming. 💡🌍 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUV45nAN #MixedFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmCollaboration #Agroecology #H2020MIXED

📢 New Report on the Socio-Economic Effects of Mixed Farming! 🌱💡 A recent study from the #H2020MIXED project challenges previous assumptions, revealing that the productivity, efficiency, and risk reduction benefits of mixed farming may be lower than literature suggests. 📊🚜 The report provides a detailed analysis of how mixed farming systems impact socio-economic factors, offering valuable insights for farmers, researchers, and policymakers. 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dzPB8e2x #SustainableFarming #MixedFarming #Agroecology #FarmingEconomics #H2020MIXED

📢 New Report on Mixed Farming & Value Chains! 🌱🔍 A new study from the #H2020MIXED project reveals that more specific actor relationships may boost efficiency but reduce system resilience. 🔄💡 📊 This report analyses the governance of mixed vs. non-mixed farms across Europe, using five diverse case studies to explore farming systems, value chains & innovations. The findings provide key insights into how mixed farming networks function and their role in building sustainable agriculture. 🚜🌍 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dZh6dvVa #SustainableFarming #MixedFarming #ResilientAgriculture #Agroecology #FoodSystems

🌳 Agroforestry in Poland: Insights from the Field! In a recent #H2020MIXED interview, Anna Szumełda from the Polish Network shared her experience on the benefits and challenges of integrating trees and hedges into farming systems in northwest Poland. 🌱 💡 While trees and hedges improve biodiversity, soil health, and microclimate conditions, many farmers struggle with knowledge gaps, funding, and practical implementation. Raising awareness and providing better incentives are key to scaling up agroforestry in the region. 🚜 Learn more about the opportunities and barriers of agroforestry in Poland: 🔗👉 https://lnkd.in/dz38SWSF #SustainableFarming #Agroforestry #H2020MIXED #PolishNetwork #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience

🌱 Land Swapping for Better Soil Health – Insights from the Dutch Network! 🌾 In a recent interview, Miranda Meuwissen (Wageningen University) from the #H2020MIXED Dutch Network shared insights on how land swapping between arable and dairy farmers can significantly improve soil quality and farm sustainability. 👩🌾🚜 By exchanging parcels of land, farmers enhance soil fertility, optimise crop rotations, and strengthen collaboration. This innovative approach boosts productivity, reduces reliance on external inputs, and fosters a more resilient agricultural system. 📖 Read the full interview to learn how this strategy is driving sustainable farming forward: https://lnkd.in/deHjMGbi #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #LandSwapping #MixedFarming #DutchNetwork #Agroecology

📢🌿 Over the past weeks, we've shared highlights from the various Field Demonstration Days across the #H2020MIXED networks. These events have been a key part of our project, fostering knowledge exchange and showcasing innovative mixed farming and agroforestry practices. Now, you can dive deeper into the full report available on our website! 📖✨ Learn more about how these demo days have contributed to sustainable farming transitions in our latest article by Carolina Ramos, CONSULAI: 🔗 Field Demonstration Days in the MIXED Project – Sharing Knowledge and Driving Innovation (https://lnkd.in/dHEzcSUp) #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #FieldDemoDays #MixedFarming #Innovation