Tag Archives: Land stewardship

Foodnected: The Land Stewardship Scheme crosses frontiers

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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

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

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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

A virtual seminar on Agriculture and the Environment

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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

Two orchards of ecological fruit join the Land Stewardship Scheme

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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

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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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Saturday 3 October, visit to the Binitord Winery

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On the occasion of Week II of the Balearic Islands Land Care scheme, GOB has organized a guided visit to the Binitord Winery at Ciutadella. It will be on Saturday 3 October. The vineyards and the winery will be visited. There will be an explanation of the type of management carried out and there will be a wine tasting. Continue reading Saturday 3 October, visit to the Binitord Winery