Dear AGROMIX Community,
Time flies when you’re having agroforestry fun, and a lot has been achieved since we last touched base for the AGROMIX Policy Summit: Agroforestry for the Future of European Agriculture all the way back in April! If you were unable to attend, you will find here our write-up from the event or, if you prefer, a livestream recording of (almost) the whole Summit.
Since then, the AGROMIX Project has been engaged in a number of events across Europe. In May, project partners graced the EURAF conference in Brno, Czechia, where they held the public launch of the Treefiles App (see below for more!) with a brand-new promo video and communications materials. Additionally, there has been a lot of activity from our AGROMIX colleagues in the UK with the attendance of several events including the Agroforestry Open Day, the Farm Woodland annual meeting and the Groundswell Festival.
Going forward, all eyes are on the closing stages of the AGROMIX Project, which will involve the completion of a White Paper on policy recommendations for the European Commission, continued work on the publication of scientific publications and the preparation of more visual appealing materials (handbook, factsheets…) to present the work done on the project deliverables. For all this and more, read on!
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- WP3
AGROMIX attended the International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024) in Dublin and gave a keynote presentation on the project findings.
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The Agroforestry Open Day 19-20 May 2024 was another great success with over 40 farms participating across the UK and beyond, and 600+ visitors across all sites. The event continues to grow year on year and the organisers are keen for it to grow internationally as an exciting opportunity for other farmers, policy makers and the general public to see all sorts of agroforestry systems in practice. All farmers with integrated trees in their systems are welcome to get involved!
AGROMIX colleague Rosemary Venn presented her work on policy review from EU, USA, India and Brazil at the recent Farm Woodland Forum, hosted at partner university Cranfield.
AGROMIX representatives from Coventry and WERVEL attended the Groundswell Festival on 26-27 June and participated in the Agroforestry Tent hosted by Soil Association and Woodland Trust. The MIX-APP (WP4), a tree-choice online database was presented, and testers, collaborators, and farmers were invited to join.
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- Work continues on the final AGROMIX White Paper (a policy document advising the European Commission on how to better support agroforestry uptake in the EU). We are looking for European agroforestry ‘endorsers’ for the White Paper, including relevant national agroforestry associations, groups, companies, research institutes etc.
Please forward your suggestions from your country to Vincent Dauby and Rosemary Venn:
vincent.dauby@agroecology-europe.org
rosemary.venn@coventry.ac.uk
- UK partners continue to be active in conversations and developments of agroforestry policy as CAP is phased out and Environmental Land Management (ELMs) introduced. The UK Government will be providing for agroforestry under the new Sustainable Farming Incentive payment schemes.
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▲ Scientific Publications
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- May 2024 - Small woody features in agricultural areas: Agroforestry systems of overlooked significance in Europe
Read the Publication
- May 2024 - Bringing back cattle grazing to abandoned farmlands. A lesson from silvopastoral ecological intensification in the landscape of the Carpathian foothills, SE Poland
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- June 2024 - Comparing the economic performance of poplar-based alley cropping systems with arable farming in Brandenburg under varying site conditions and policy scenarios
Read the Publication
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The Treefiles app, which is hosted on the Landfiles website and app, is an agroforestry field guide. Gain access to a vast catalogue of species and cultivars, safely share your observations and connect with others. Try the Tool
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Treefiles App | Find the Right Trees for Your Plot
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FAO High-level Dialogue on Scaling-up Agroforestry
23 July 2024 - The FAO is hosting a high-level dialogue focused on building resilient agrifood systems. This event in Rome and online is an important platform for countries to share their experiences and discuss the investments and actions needed to scale up agroforestry.
More information
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9th World Forest Week
22-26 July 2024 - The 9th World Forest Week taking in place in Rome offers the global forest community a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, showcase best practices, and engage in international discussions on forestry and environmental issues.
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X International Congress of Agroecology
2-6 September 2024 - The X International Congress of Agroecology taking place in Viseu, Portugal, aims to foster the production, consolidation, and sharing of agroecological knowledge and experiences. This event will promote the transition to sustainable food systems through discussions and collaborations.
More information
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LCA Food International Conference
8-12 September 2024 - The 14th edition of the LCA Food International Conference will take place in Barcelona, Spain. As the premier global forum on sustainable food, the conference brings together hundreds of professionals from academia, industry, and government to share insights and innovations in food Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).
More information
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Vacancy: (Senior) Policy Officer for Agriculture
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is seeking a new Policy Officer for Agriculture to work on the development and implementation of policies at the nexus between agriculture, nature, and climate, as part of the Agriculture and Food team of the Policy Division, while coordinating closely with the Biodiversity, Water and Soil, Air Quality, and Climate and Energy teams.
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Navigating Agroforestry Futures in Europe Insights from ReForest Project and FarmTree Tool
This Webinar presents the FarmTree Tool, a digital solution designed to transform agroforestry planning and implementation across Europe.
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Walking and Talking Trees with Johnnie Balfour, Balbirnie Home Farms, Fife
Attend an engaging event at Balbirnie Home Farms in Fife, Scotland, hosted by Johnnie Balfour. This 1,650ha mixed farm features diverse enterprises, including mixed cereals, vegetables, pasture-fed beef cattle, woodlands, and agroforestry.
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Special Issue - Forests Journal
Forests Journal is accepting submissions for a special issue "Forest Solid Organic Matter and the Biogeochemical Cycle." This edition will cover diverse themes surrounding soil organic matter, biogeochemical cycles, and forest ecosystems. Deadline for submissions: 30 March 2025.
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