Organic small farms are a promising model for the future of agriculture
Sustainable rural development is linked both to the survival of small farms and to promoting the diversification of the economy with activities other than agriculture, which, although it remains a major livelihood for population is declining in the overall economic profile of the EU. The [...]
Multifunctional Agriculture. An opportunity for the Gargano area
The Gargano is a fascinating Italian promontory projecting into the Adriatic sea. It is made of wild mountains where live autochthonous animal and plant species conferring an unexplored soul to the environment. Historically, the inhabitants have developed local economies on agriculture and breeding farms. During [...]
Internship at Zorgboerderij Tallaart vzw, a social farm
Social farm Tallaart vzw in Belgium, is an organization that provides useful daytime activities for people who experience some difficulties in functioning in our society. We work with organizations as well as individuals. Each with their own issues, personality and background. In addition, we also [...]
Recognition for sustainable producers
The Spanish bank BBVA has recognized La Junquera, a partner of the eTOMATO project, with one of the six Awards for the Best Sustainable Producers, an initiative that the bank has promoted in collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca to give visibility to local [...]
One year of eTOMATO
2020 is a year that we will talk about in the coming years. If there is something that we have understood, however, it is the importance of resilience and the ability to be able to develop, even in the worst present and in the most [...]
EU and Africa: what lies ahead their agrifood relations
As the EURACTIV website has announced, the EU is about to strengthen its relationship - and cooperation - with Africa, with the hope of promoting sustainable food systems and help those affected coping with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The African continent was already [...]