Agri-food

AGROECOPYR :
Trans-Pyrenean Agroecological Exchanges

The Agroécopyr project aims to facilitate connections between pioneering farmers in the north and south of Catalonia by organising cross-border visits and training activities to identify, validate and share innovations in agriculture.

Partners

L’Era, Espai de Recursos Agroecològics
Av. Universitària, 4-6
08242-Manresa
https://associaciolera.org/

Arbre et Paysage 66
14 Place Louis Blanc
66200 Elne
https://ap66.org/

Objectives

Share knowledge, experiences and innovative techniques with the aim of regenerating soils, combating the effects of climate change and promoting adaptation to this phenomenon, and establish a collaborative network within the agricultural sector on both sides of the Pyrenees.

Dates : 01/06/2022 – 30/11/2023
Budget : 24 988 €

Project actions

TRAINING
Carbon and biodiversity farming focuses
primarily on enriching the soil to nourish crops through techniques such as direct seeding under cover, no-till farming, the regeneration of hedgerow networks and agroforestry. Training courses have been delivered on-site in Catalonia (north and south), and have also been translated and made available online.
MEETINGS
Exchanges, debates and experiences shared by experts and farmers. Extensive farming, arboriculture, amateur gardening, horticulture, livestock farming… All aimed at sustaining economic activity through the practice of living agriculture. The key to this approach is soil regeneration, restoring fertility through carbon.
NETWORK CREATION
Establishment of a network of pilot farms within their respective specialities. Exchanges on challenges, uncertainties and successes to jointly develop solutions for soil-regenerative agriculture.

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Results

There was high attendance at both the training sessions and the organised meetings, and the message was effectively disseminated through recordings of all activities.

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