Farmers’ knowledge is critical for conserving and using genetic diversity of farmers’ varieties (landraces) of sorghum in Ethiopia.
Designing and Disseminating Ecological Production Systems for Perennials: Organic Olive Production in Crete
Olive production is a major crop in the Mediterranean region. Organic olive production offers agroecological and socioeconomic advantages. A prototyping design methodology was used to design, introduce, test and disseminate ecological olive production systems
Biological Control of Lygus rugulipennis in Italy
Use a technique with a low level of environmental impact for the management of Lygus rugulipennis, a very harmful pest for many crops, especially lettuce, in Italy.
Interaction between Agricultural and Natural Systems in the Mediterranean Landscape of Apulia, Italy
This study has developed a comprehensive framework that incorporates landscape ecological principles and GIS analysis in the planning and design of more sustainable agricultural systems in the Mediterranean landscape of Apulia (Southern Italy)
Nematodes in the “Tierra Estella” zone of Navarra, Spain
The object of this study is to see the presence of nematodes in the soils of the areas of Ayegui, Muniain de la Solana, Sesma, Sartaguda and Andosilla.
Gender and Alfalfa Improvement in the Oasis Area, Ziz Valley, Morocco
Sheep production in the Oasis Area of Morocco’s Ziz Valley is limited by alfalfa forage productivity. As women manage most alfalfa, improvement demands the participation of women farmers in the research and development process
Ecological Principles of Vineyard Vegetation Management on California’s Northern Coast
Vegetation cover in vineyards can be used to manage soil structure, organic matter, hydrology, erosion, nutrient dynamics, diseases and insect pests, while conserving wild plant species and biodiversity.
Seattle Tilth, Urban Agroecology in Western Washington, USA
Through Seattle Tilth, urban dwellers support principles of agroecology by learning about organic gardening, composting, and community building.
Biological Weed Management of Leafy Spurge, Montana, USA
Using flea beetles and sheep grazing, ranchers can manage the perennial rangeland weed leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.), while reducing herbicide usage, controlling costs, and restoring grasslands for cattle grazing and wildlife.
United Indian Health Village – Ecosystem and Community Restoration in Arcata, California, USA
The United Indian Health Village is an integrated landscape and health clinic, designed to restore native plants, wetlands, and garden food production to the landscape and to nurture the health of the region’s Native American population.