The wood security represents a strategic asset for Italy, a major producer and exporter of semi-finished and finished wood-based products. Activities that aim to increase the quality and quantity of resources available at national level are therefore of great importance. Among these, a central role is played by the search for innovative strategies for poplar cultivation, starting from the identification of the most suitable clones for the various uses and more sustainable forms of management in the face of climate change up to the insurance management of growing environmental risks , in a coordinated and integrated framework at national level.
Grzegorz Ciechomski practices regenerative agriculture at La Fuente Farm. The goal is to restore the natural fertility of the soil that has been lost through conventional farming. He farms in very difficult environmental conditions. The soils are low in nutrients and have poor water retention. Precipitation in this region of Poland is very low. However, through years of practice he has managed to develop ingenious methods of dealing with the difficulties. He maintains a large collection of fruit trees in an orchard where he grazes sheep and poultry. The various animal and plant species have their own well-defined functions and complement each other to create a well-functioning ecosystem. Despite the poor soils, the plants are well nourished and the animals are kept in decent conditions. This assures high-quality food products that contribute to the farm's considerable self-sufficiency.
An international online gathering of forest gardening and food forest practitioners and academic researchers
exploring the current state and future prospects for these sustainable land-use systems. With over 60 presenters, Q & A sessions, poster presentations, virtual exhibitors, and additions materials to download, all this material is is now freely available to all
A conversation with Brendan Guinan of Fiorbhia Farm in Portlaoise, Ireland. Fiorbhia Farm is a natural, regenerative free-range farm with agroforestry that combines heritage farming with new technologies.
A conversation with Clive Bright, an organic farmer in Co. Sligo, Ireland. Clive gives us an insight into how trees can aid farm management on drumlin landscapes and how agroforestry has helped his own farm.
A conversation with Aoife Forde, suckler farmer and farm forest owner, Co. Clare, Ireland
A visit to James Breslin's farm in Co. Donegal, Ireland, with Henry O'Donnel Project manager of Inishowen Uplands EIP. James is a suckler and sheep farmer. In this episode he talks about the challenges of growing his farm & forestry on hill and mountainside exposed to the wild atlantic winds.
A conversation with Gerard Deegan, a lifelong farmer and continuous cover forester, Co. Wesmeath, Ireland
A conversation with Olive Leavy a Woodland Owner & Continuous Cover Forester in Co. Westmeath, Ireland.
A conversation with Co. Wicklow farmer John Kelly about his experience of integrating forestry on his farm in Ireland.⠀⠀
