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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 04/08/2026

Cities and local governments are playing a growing role in transforming agrifood systems and advancing the SDGs. This new @fao.org publication explores how agrifood systems feature across the 2025 Voluntary Local Reviews 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce0274en

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📸Enter the 2026 #MountainsMatter photo contest! Capture pastoralists, herds, seasonal movements, local knowledge and the mountain rangelands that support food, biodiversity and livelihoods. 🌍 Deadline: 10 August 2026 🔗 www.fao.org/internationa...

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Mariya Peneva, a researcher from STEP, presents the role of her organization in DIGI-Rangeland. As a professor specialising in agriculture and economics, she explains how her expertise in environmental conservation and rangeland systems supports the project. Watch the whole interview below 🤗

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1TNW: Interview with Mariya Peneva (STEP)

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 30/07/2026

🌱 A peer-reviewed study by Halmstad University offers perspectives on #circular #WaterManagement in #agriculture and explains why, while the ecological benefits of #LandscapeFeatures are well known, their adoption on farms remains limited. 🧑🏽‍💻 Learn more here: laferia-project.eu/news/halmsta...

Laptop showing paper "Bridging the current value gap..." under the title "BUSINESS MODELS FOR CIRCULAR WATER MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE", with LAFERIA and EU logos.

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The second workshop of the DIGI-Rangeland project took place in Iceland last month. The three-day event brought together researchers, farmers and technology providers to exchange knowledge on the role of digital technologies in rangeland management. Learn more here: www.step-bg.bg/en/novini/ch...

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IFOAM Organics Europe @organicseurope.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

How can we make organic food more accessible, fair, and sustainable for everyone? Find out in #InnOFoodLabs project video! youtu.be/86y3JI59cMs?... Through Living Labs and a dynamic Community of Practice, we’re co-creating innovative solutions for a more resilient food system.

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InnoFoodLabs Project Presentation Video

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A beautiful short film celebrating the diversity and strength of our 11 Innovation Hubs. These local networks are the beating heart of the @agtransect.bsky.social project, representing a broad range of European agricultural systems, geographical areas and bioclimatic zones.

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Meet the Networks Transforming Europe's Farming Systems

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Photos from the "Challenges to multifunctional land use in pasture areas and opportunities of digital technologies and innovations" workshop we organized as part of the Digi-Rangeland project. The goal - bring a better understanding of the interaction between livestock grazing and other users

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 28/06/2026

🌳🔥 What causes wildfires? ➡️ Fuel ➡️ Weather ➡️ An ignition source But wildfires can be prevented — and it starts long before the flames ignite. Find out how @fao.org is working to help countries stop blazes before they begin: fao.org/forestry/firemanagement/en #GlobalFireHub #Wildfires

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢Open call for small and medium farmers focused on agroecological model. A chance to bridge the technological gap with larger food producers through innovative and cost-effective digital solutions and technologies. ⏱️ Application deadline: 03.07 Find out more: www.step-bg.bg/en/novini/op...

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Join the @agtransect.bsky.social webinar on 28.05 to get introduced tp STREAM‑T: a multi‑criteria assessment (MCA) tool designed to evaluate agroecological transitions across diverse farming systems. Regester here: soilassociation-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 26/05/2026

🐄Pastoralists work with nature to produce food while protecting the land. Moving herds restores vegetation, protects soil and keeps animals healthy. We must support policies that secure pastoralists' rights and freedom to move. 🔗 www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists… #IYRP2026

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 17/04/2026

📣 📣 📣 New report from the @thesoilassociation.bsky.social on climate resilience. 🚜 Farmers face bigger challenges from extreme weather every year... 🌳 At #LAFERIA, we also look at how better land management can help farmers across Europe. 📖 Read more here: ow.ly/VKkw50YKQgP

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No drought about it: Farming agroecologically for climate resilience - Agricology

New report from the Soil Association sets out the need for a fundamental shift in our farming system. Organic and agroecological approaches, with the right support, can help build a food system fit fo...

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LAFERIA @laferia-project.eu · 09/04/2026

🌱 #ILVO recently met with the Province of East Flanders to discuss collaboration opportunities with LAFERIA. 🤝 The province is actively adding landscape features (LF) through business plans and the work of regional NGOs, which can be useful for the achievement of our project's objectives.

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Boosting farm resilience: Intercropping and sustainable pest management 🌱🐛 Watch @agtransect.bsky.social webinar to learn more about biological pest control and practical examples of its implementation. -> www.step-bg.bg/en/novini/bo...

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

With 2026 declared the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, press cartoons are taking centre stage to give a voice to those who roam the drylands. Here’s a look at a marathon selection that has mobilised artists from all over the world: desertif-actions.org/en/pastorali... #IYRP2026

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CA4SH_Global @ca4sh.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Not all heroes wear capes. Some grow grass, support livelihoods, store carbon, and stretch across vast landscapes. Click the link to see why protecting Rangelands matters | bit.ly/4kiIbKd #IYRP2026 #RangelandsAndPastoralists #SoilHealth @fao.org @cifor-icraf.org @iyrp2026.bsky.social

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STEP NGO @stepngo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Did you know that long-term use of agriecological practices support climate change resilience? 👨‍🌾🌱 🟢 For example, planting legumes alongside other crops – a centuries-old practice – can improve soil fertility and water infiltration into the soil. Read more on the topic: www.step-bg.bg/en/novini/ag...

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Agroecology-Transect @agtransect.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🌱 Intercropping for resilient farms across Europe and beyond 👩‍🌾👨‍🔬 Join farmers, researchers and policy-makers to learn how intercropping supports pest management and resilience 📅 Thu 22 Jan | 🕙 14:00–15:30 CET 🌍 Guadeloupe | Slovenia | Netherlands 🔗 www.agroecology-transect.net/events/boost...

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