Tag Archives: Land stewardship

The Binibò Farm incorporated into the Land Stewardship Scheme

12th April 2021 GOB Menorca

The network of those farms that are part of the Land Stewardship Scheme has increased with the incorporation of the Binibò Farm situated to the south of Ciutadella. With some 10 hectares of land, the principal production is from the orchard, a sector rather underrepresented in Menorca (the Island imports 90% of what is consumed from orchard and kitchen gardens). Some fruit trees and areas with flowers with a potential for honey production have been planted. Continue reading The Binibò Farm incorporated into the Land Stewardship Scheme →

Course on how to avoid pests using nature itself

12th March 2021 GOB Menorca

The pests that affect kitchen gardens, fruit trees and agricultural produce in general can be prevented in a very effective way by learning how to use the resources within nature itself. The Land Stewardship Scheme is organizing a very interesting course with an expert. Continue reading Course on how to avoid pests using nature itself →

Foodnected: The Land Stewardship Scheme crosses frontiers

10th March 2021 GOB Menorca

The Land Stewardship Scheme that was started in Menorca has been selected to form part of a Mediterranean initiative that seeks to promote a transition to sustainable and fair trade food systems. The network of farms that are signed up to the Land Stewardship Scheme will act as the pilot project to implement obtaining results, at the same time the Menorca experience will serve as an example and inspiration for their realization. Continue reading Foodnected: The Land Stewardship Scheme crosses frontiers →

Thursday 4 February. An informative talk and debate on the PTI

4th February 2021 GOB Menorca

The new Island Territorial Planning, its principles, both the positive and most problematic ones, will be analysed on Thursday at 16.30 in a talk given by GOB on Zoom. It will be followed by a debate between all those connected. Continue reading Thursday 4 February. An informative talk and debate on the PTI →

Saturday 6 February, kitchen gardens without pests and fertile soil biology

3rd February 2021 GOB Menorca

The second day of the Seminars on Agriculture and the Environment will take place on Saturday 6 February. There will be two talks on the ecological management of kitchen gardens for the control of pests and for understanding soil microbiology in order to maximise the period of plant production. Subscriptions are now open and can be made as explained at the end of this notice. Continue reading Saturday 6 February, kitchen gardens without pests and fertile soil biology →

Sant Joan de Binissaida joins the Land Stewardship Scheme

31st January 2021 GOB Menorca

The Sant Joan farm is committed to increasing the production of artisanal olive oil, incorporating other productive trees and making a self-sufficient kitchen garden. It will also manage some tourist accommodation and has recently signed the agreement for the Land Stewardship Scheme with GOB. Continue reading Sant Joan de Binissaida joins the Land Stewardship Scheme →

A virtual seminar on Agriculture and the Environment

18th January 2021 GOB Menorca

How is a deserted farm in Monegros converted, without running water, into an abundant and profitable enterprise? The owner and farmer who has done this, Sergio Alierta, will explain from his first-hand knowledge. This is one of the experiences that was included in the documentary Kiss the Ground which shows how it is possible to film the progress of farm production that manages simply adequate rain water and cattle grazing. This opens the fourteenth seminar on Farming and the Environment organised by GOB. Continue reading A virtual seminar on Agriculture and the Environment →

New terrains of flowers and honey join the Land Stewardship Scheme

30th December 2020 GOB Menorca

The la Paloma smallholding has farming land that has been abandoned for several years. The new owner has experience in producing ecological honey in Mallorca and is now starting a project to improve two hectares of land that are available in Mahon. Continue reading New terrains of flowers and honey join the Land Stewardship Scheme →

Two orchards of ecological fruit join the Land Stewardship Scheme

30th December 2020 GOB Menorca

The growing of healthy fruit without using toxic products is increasing little by little in Menorca. Two orchards in the Cala en Porter ravine are involved in the ecological production of fruit and are being incorporated into the network of farms that are promoted by GOB in the Land Stewardship Scheme. Continue reading Two orchards of ecological fruit join the Land Stewardship Scheme →

Today, regenerative agriculture debate

2nd December 2020 GOB Menorca

Understand the evolution of a conventional farmer turning to regenerative agriculture. Follow the reflections of an agricultural technician whose successful experiences result from understanding the principles of nutrient cycling for maintaining soil fertility – these are some of the keys to a book to be presented this Wednesday 2 December in the Ateneu de Maó. This is an event organised by GOB

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