Practices to adapt and cope with climate change

What practices and approaches should be adopted in agriculture to cope with climate change

Towards a resilient agriculture Agriculture is a sector that contributes to global warming and suffers its consequences but also offers opportunities for adaptation and mitigation. Agriculture’s ability to cope with […]

Are there benefits of integrating wildlife into your farm and ways to monitor it

Benefits of integrating wildlife into your farm and ways to monitor it

Remote cameras are a great method for landowners (e.g., farmers) to discover the presence of animals on their property. Since wildlife can impact your farm positively or negatively, understanding their […]

Interesting facts about Love Bugs and their role in the ecosystem

Interesting facts about Love Bugs and their role in the ecosystem

Changes in the life cycle of Love Bugs alarm the ecologists The cool (winter) season is love bug season! These bugs (though they’re flies, not bugs) herald seasonal changes and […]

What is agroecology

What is agroecology?

Agroecology is an integrated practice that focuses on the interactions between plants, animals, the environment, and the community (farmers). Agroecological systems have a high diversity. The practices are adapted to […]

biodiversity

Does flower richness attract bees?

Are bees attracted by flower richness? What are the Implications for ecosystem service-based policy Ecosystem services in rural landscapes ensure quality of life in human societies. Agri-environmental policies aim to […]

agroecological water filter

Agroecological Water Filter: A technology to make water drinkable and safe for human consumption

The lack of drinkable water puts more and more lives at risk On UN News/Global perspective Human, the UN General Assembly President, during opening the high-level meeting on ensuring water […]

Repellent plants, traps and natural enemies handling for crop pest management

Repellent plants, traps and natural enemies handling for crop pest management

Repellent and/or insecticidal plants, traps, and natural enemies handling are some very easy and efficient ways to control important crop pests, especially for smallholders and family farmers. It is known […]

What is Biological Control and how to be used in agriculture

What is Biological Control and how to be used in agriculture

This extension post aims to disseminate simple and safe strategies through technical support information that allow the family farmer and/or smallholders to increase the effectiveness of Natural Biological Control in their production […]

How to compose and use biofertilizers safely and effectively

How to compose and use biofertilizers safely and effectively

The principles of Biofertilization  What is a biofertilizer? The Biofertilizer is a liquid organic fertilizer that can be produced within any rural property, with materials that are easy to find […]

The principles and guidelines for successful composting

Composting, as a scientifically proven and technologically appropriate sustainable socio-environmental technology, consists of creating conditions, and It is recommended this favorable C/N ratio around 30/01. Therefore, the greater the diversity […]