Antonio Guterres’ appeal
"It's time to act for the climate, the people and the planet". António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations since January 2017, has given us powerful speeches, always reminding us of the importance o...
Reducing climate impacts of beef production
Study led by Colorado State University indicates that beef cattle production can cut GHG emissions up to 50% by changing practices. Agriculture as many other activities, has in hands the great challenge of reducing th...
Satellite imagery for agriculture growth
Climate challenges drive us to look for innovative solutions to meet EU targets in a short timeframe, anticipate events, and help farmers make more tactical decisions for their crops and investments. The use of satell...
Action plan for organic production in the EU
European Commission's Action Plan aims to achieve the Green Deal goal - 25% of agricultural area used in organic production by 2030. Organic farming is the way forward for a more sustainable food system and futur...
Portugal Recovery & Resilience Plan
The RRP - Recovery and Resilience Plan , is a strategic document prepared by the Portuguese Government that presents all structural reforms defined for the exit of the pandemic crisis, aligned with the recovery and re...
Portugal in Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is based on a sustainable, fair and prosperous future for people and planet. It aims to reduce climate change problems, meet the Sustainable Development Goals and boost competitiveness and growth. Horiz...
No dirt? No farm? No problem. Soilless farming is growing.
The scarcity of agricultural land and the increase in population represent a vicious cycle in the search for food. Soilless plantations seem to be the solution! Growing urbanization is devouring a lot of agricultural...
Is the review of EU animal farm welfare legislation coming soon?
With Farm to Fork Strategy (2020-2030) European Commission created FITNESS CHECK Roadmap, a project to assess animal Welfare EU legal framework policies existing until 2020 and it will contribute to defining actions a...
Potential eco-schemes
Eco-schemes are a new instrument designed to reward farmers that choose to go one step further in terms of environmental care and climate action. The future common agricultural policy (CAP) will play a crucial role in...