CIRAWA

On 17 October CIRAWA hosted a seminar as part of the @PrAEctiCe Online #Agroecology Summit! 🌱🌳 The seminar discussed #SoilHealth and water management in #circular agriculture, as well as the support of small-holder farmers. A big thank you to everyone who attended!

💻Are you registered yet for the @PrAEctiCe Online #AgroecologySummit on 17 October? 🌱🌳 The CIRAWA project will be presented in Parallel Session 3 (⏰11:25-12:35), all about soil health and water management in circular agriculture. Register here 👉cirawa.eu/events/praecti…

Over the past 3 months, CIRAWA has benefited from the Business Plan Development service provided by @HorizonBooster. This service has supported the development of strategies to improve seed quality🌱& resilience in the face of climate change.🌍 More info: horizonresultsbooster.eu/ServicePacks/D…

The #PrAEctiCe 🌾🌍 #AgroecologySummit 🌱👩‍🌾 will evaluate actors, strategies and #technologies that help #farmers adapt to #climatechange, conserving drought-tolerant local #seeds and embracing agroecological #farmingpractices in Africa. Register Here: praectice.eu/praectice-onli…

🚀 This week, CIRAWA joined the @openlivinglabs Days 2024 in Timisoara! Patricia Carbonell from @REVOLVE_media led a workshop on Living Lab Approaches in Africa for Sustainable Agriculture with @natae_HE, @PrAEctiCe, & @CANALLS_Project. 🌱 See more here: cirawa.eu/communication-…

🌐 Meet our partner, the Universidad de Sevilla! @unisevilla 🌱As #soil fertility experts, their work helps reduce dependency on imported inputs, improve #SoilHealth & boost crop productivity. ℹ️ Learn more about them👉 us.es

🌱 #Agroecology offers a powerful solution to the challenges facing today’s food systems. It empowers communities & addresses root issues like inequality & environmental degradation. 🌍 Stay tuned as we dive into the 10 elements of agroecology! 🌼🐐🌳🍅 bit.ly/3xc1HjQ

🌱Check out this insightful brochure by the @CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology, featuring #agroecology transitions in 8 countries, including #Senegal - 1 of CIRAWA’s focus areas!🌍 🔗Click to read more about Senegal or the other countries! fao.org/family-farming… @Cirad @CARI_ONG

Do you want to learn more about agroforestry from scientific experts? 🌳Then don't miss out on this FREE online training! 🗓️ When? September 23rd-26th, 2024, 3-6 CEST 💻 Online ✅ Free, but make sure to register: cirawa.eu/events/interna… Organised by the UNDERTREES project.

Will we see you there tomorrow? Join this webinar at 2:00 PM CEST! 🌱💻

Do you know what agro-waste is? 🌾 Some concepts can sound rather complicated or can be hard to understand. That is why CIRAWA has created a dictionary with interesting key concepts simply explained📄 Click here to learn more! 👉cirawa.eu/dictionary/ #circulareconomy

📢Webinar alert! 🌱Let's talk about food systems & explore the differences between words such as "sustainable”, “organic”, “regenerative” in this interesting webinar organised by @AgroecologyGoal. 📅 3 September 🕑 2:00- 2.45 PM CEST 🔗 Register here!👉cirawa.eu/events/webinar…

🌐Get to know our partner AMUPAL from Cape Verde! 🌱AMUPAL has made a strong commitment to tourism & environmental projects, with the aim of reducing local unemployment for women & investing in the preservation of local flora. ℹ️ Learn more about them👉 facebook.com/associacaoamup…

🌱Do you want to learn more about the production of quality planting materials? Check out this new guidebook! 📄 🌳 Delve into effective nursery management practices with these helpful guidelines produced by @CIFOR_ICRAF👉 fao.org/family-farming… #agroforestry #agroecology

Read more about the trainings on our website! 👉cirawa.eu/news/adpm-mert… #agriculture #agroecology #capeverde #harvest

🌱Last week, farmers and technicians from Maio Island took part in training sessions on Agroecology, Agroforestry Systems and Biointensive Agriculture. The sessions were held by @adpmmertola, as part of the CIRAWA project, with the delegation of the MAA on the island of Maio.

Do you know what cover crops are? 🌾 Some concepts can sound rather complicated or can be hard to understand. That is why CIRAWA has created a dictionary with interesting key concepts simply explained📄 Click here to learn more! 👉 cirawa.eu/dictionary/

🌱Last week, Mr. Qu Dongyu, the Director-General of @‌FAO, visited the plots of the Young Farmers of Casa do Meio, in Cape Verde. 🇨🇻 🥕Read more about the visit on our website! 👉cirawa.eu/news/visit-of-… @adpmmertola @FAOCaboVerde #agriculture #agroecology #capeverde #harvest

📢🗓️Mark your calendar! 🌍 Join the X International Congress of Agroecology in Viseu, Portugal from 2-6 September 2024! 🌿Dive into agroecological knowledge and strategies for sustainable food systems. Find out more👉 cirawa.eu/events/x-inter… 🌱✨ #Agroecology #agriculture

🌽Did you know that Cape Verde imports over 80% of its food? Limited arable land & water scarcity make it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. 🌱This article by @RevolveMediaCo explores how agroecological practices could offer sustainable solutions. 🔗revolve.media/features/savin…