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Are you interested in the implementation of #agroecology in Europe❓ 💡 Explore Volume 2 of "Mapping the Development of Agroecology in Europe." It provides an analysis and insights for the future advancement of agroecology across the continent. This volume examines 11 countries, revealing findings that echo those of the first 13 countries explored in Volume 1. 🧐 There are notable differences in the advancement of agroecology among these nations. These differences do not indicate that some countries are superior, but rather that agroecology evolves uniquely in response to historical #agricultural practices, #foodsystems, and #policyframeworks. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dubefeeM

💡@ONE GREEN Living Lab in central Greece: false seedbed technique to control weeds. 🌱Weeds are considered a major threat for the sustainability of different agricultural systems. Agroecological weed management techniques, strategies and tools are being exploited to combat weeds in the era of the EU Green Deal. 📌One of the cultural practices for agroecological weed management is the preparation of a false seedbed. A false seedbed is formed when the field is prepared for sowing and weeds are allowed to germinate after the initial tillage operations. After weed seedlings emerge, they are controlled by very shallow tillage and then the crop is sown in a less competitive environment that has a significant competitive advantage over later emerging weed cohorts. #ONEGREEN  #researchproject #hfri #aua #universityofPatras #west #falseseedbed #agroecology #weeds #weedcontrol

#PRIMAprojects #InAction Exciting to see our PRIMA project #Isferalda highlighted in Le Monde! (TikTok) Explore their journey of turning #desert #waste into valuable resources for sustainable agriculture in this short video: https://lnkd.in/dexpZ7rq 🌴In the arid zones of North Africa, oases are crucial for the economy, with date palms being the main income source for farmers. However, these regions face environmental threats, especially soil degradation 🏜️. The PRIMA - ISFERALDA project aims to recycle date palm by-products into organic soil enhancers 🌱. By improving traditional methods, the project aims to boost soil fertility, increase resilience to climate change, and ensure sustainable incomes for local farmers in semi-arid and arid areas. University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra Institute of Arid Regions (IRA) Lab of Postharvest Physiology Hellenic Agricultural Organization “HAO – DEMETER” INRAA INRAA Technical Institute for the Development of Saharan Agronomy “ITDAS” Palm Compost

With crops, two is better than one: Intercropping, the ancient technique of cultivating two or more crops together, is an environmentally friendly alternative to monoculture.   Intercropping offers a plethora of benefits like improved soil health and reduced reliance on agrochemicals. Despite these benefits, intercropping is still not widely practiced by European farmers. We want to change that!   How? By following a two-pronged approach:   1.   Researching the benefits of intercropping on our seven research fields across Europe 2.   Closely working together with farmers at 180 on-farm living labs across Europe and in Pakistan and Egypt.   More details about our approach: https://rb.gy/j0ht9z   An interactive map of our research fields: https://lnkd.in/e4u-AAKS   A recent article on CORDIS highlighting our project: https://lnkd.in/exvhRhXK

🌱=🏆 Robust research from Agroscope, using data gathered from across Europe, looks at how the right selection of grassland seed mixes are good for soil health, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, fodder yields and more. At the same time, they reduce reliance on fertiliser and diesel AND provide resilience against drought and downpours. Watch our recent webinar, From Research to Practice: multi-species seed mixtures as a pillar for agroecology https://lnkd.in/eCXqpHAh #Agroecology #HorizonEU #multispeciesseedmixes #herballeys 🙏 Project partners, please share German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig INRAE Agrovi CSIC Innovación ÖMKi - Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Roskilde University Universität Rostock USH Pro Business Wageningen University & Research Soil Association Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)

Saline-alkali soil presents several challenges for agricultural activities in California, including high levels of salt, poor soil structure and limited crop suitability. In fact, from a study in 2014, it was found that soil salinity reduced California grower revenue by $3.7 million, which corresponded to a 7.9% decrease in the state’s overall agricultural output. Recent peer-reviewed research introduces a promising advancement in soil remediation, particularly for this type of soil. The study explores the combined use of micro-nanobubbles (MNBs) and microbial agents (MAs) to address soil degradation. Some notable findings include: 🌿 Improved soil properties: The study demonstrates significant enhancements in soil structure, fertility, and pH levels through the application of the MA-MNBs method. 🌾 Enhanced plant growth: Results indicate notable increases in plant length, dry weight, and root elongation, suggesting a positive impact on crop yields. 🦠 Increased microbial abundance: The combined treatment led to a notable rise in beneficial soil microorganisms, contributing to improved soil health and resilience. Read the peer-reviewed research: https://lnkd.in/gMv4cXx8 In California and beyond, the MA-MNBs method has shown promising results, offering a possible solution to the challenges posed by saline-alkaline soils. Follow Moleaer Inc. to learn more about #nanobubbletechnology #research #nanobubbles #soilhealth Moleaer España Moleaer Latinoamérica

Pr. Amombo, representing ASARI and UM6P at the FAO-AOCC workshop held at the World Agroforestry Centre in Nairobi. The workshop's theme was "Improving Local Agrifood Crops for Enhanced Yield and Nutrition in Africa". During this event, Pr. Amombo gave a presentation on the potential of CRISPR-spycas genome editing to accelerate the adoption of sorghum as a highly nutritious and climate-resilient alternative crop for Africa's arid regions. #um6p#asari#agrifood#genomeediting#sorghum#resilience#africa

🚜 Do you know the Oasis tool? An in-depth way to evaluate how far your farm is in the transition towards #agroecology I helped to translate it in Dutch, so Flemish and Dutch farmers can also use it very soon 🤩 #regenerative #farming #transition

Soil biology plays a significant role in nutrient availability by influencing nutrient cycling, transformation, and uptake by plants. Here’s how soil biology impacts nutrient availability: 🦠 Soil microbes, through processes like nitrogen fixation and mineral solubilization, transform and mobilize nutrients for plant absorption, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and leading to nutrient-dense crops. 🌱 Soil biology, including symbiotic relationships with fungi, enhances plants’ nutrient uptake, influences soil pH, and increases resistance to environmental stress, supporting overall crop health and productive farming. ➡️ Read more in this article by Decode 6: https://hubs.la/Q02wXXwl0 #soilbiology #nutrientavailability #agriculture #soilmicrobes

Climate protection with green coal (biochar) "Biochar" is an excellent substitute for soil strength, it is more than a fertilizer e.g. the corn stalks grown on 1 ha, when charred and plowed, extract 6 tons of CO2 from our atmosphere Biochar is an excellent substitute for soil strength, more than a fertilizer, it can be used for soil improvement, especially in fields with poor productivity. e.g. just mixing 1kg of biochar on 1m2 of soil can increase the crop yield. Biochar makes the micro-flora of infertile soil fertile, and regulates the water balance and water-holding capacity of agricultural land. It forms a good base for the microorganisms necessary for plant growth. Biochar composition: C 77.58%, Volatile matter 12.92%, SiO2 3.5%, Al2O3 1.9%, CaO 1.9%, K2O 0.1%, Na2O 0.5%, Fe2O3 0.75% , MgO 1.3%. , P2O5 0.17%) Biochar produced from animal bone is a high-calcium phosphate and low-carbon apatite mineral product, which is a macroporous and slow-dissolving natural organic P-fertilizer. Hydroxyapatite with a high phosphorus content is mostly composed of an inorganic mineral and a carbon component. -- Biochar can improve the composting process and improve itself at the same time. Reducing nitrogen loss during composting is a notable benefit when compost is supplemented with biochar. The highly absorbent surface of biochar, on the other hand, is "charged" with humic acids, plant nutrients and living microorganisms. -- Nutrient conservation. Plant nutrients are released into the ground water through leaching and into the air through evaporation. This means a decrease in the economy's efficiency and, beyond the fence, an environmental problem. Nutrient pollution is one of the most widespread, costly and challenging environmental problems caused by excess nitrogen and phosphorus in air and water. -- The efficiency of the fertilizer improved significantly after the application of biochar. This was primarily observed as a reduction in the loss of plant nutrients. Like charcoal used for filtration, biochar (a type of charcoal) can help trap plant nutrients in the soil. However, it is important to note that most of the nutrients stored in the biochar are still available to the plant – it resists loss, yet can be used. Mixing biochar directly into compost for a single co-product application maximizes the nutrient retention benefits of biochar. -- Water retention. Where biochar has been applied, soils show higher water holding capacity, better water retention, increased plant available water, increased plant resilience in drought conditions, and increased productivity per unit of water. The yield benefits of adding biochar to agricultural practices in the case of irrigation, the expected result is a reduction in the amount of water needed info: www.gumienergia.hu