Cover Image
QR Code

Unleashing Agroecology in Tunisia: Highlights from NATAE's Inspiring Field Kick-Off Day

ICARDA, in collaboration with INAT, INGC, and local partners, hosted a participatory Field Kick-off Day to explore innovative agricultural practices for agroecology in Tunisia's semi-arid region. This initiative is part of the North African Transition to Agroecology (NATAE) project, funded by the Eu...

Full description

Main Authors: Idoudi, Zied, Tamura, Masafumi, Frija, Aymen, Kleinermann, Charles
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas 2024
Subjects:
agroecology
barley
forage
vetch (vicia spp.)
oat (avena sativa)
triticale
durum wheat
sheep
fenugreek
co-creation
participatory methods
agroecological bundles
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168430
Summary:ICARDA, in collaboration with INAT, INGC, and local partners, hosted a participatory Field Kick-off Day to explore innovative agricultural practices for agroecology in Tunisia's semi-arid region. This initiative is part of the North African Transition to Agroecology (NATAE) project, funded by the European Commission and supported by the CGIAR Research Initiative on Agroecology and contributors to the CGIAR Trust Fund. On October 24, 2024, the El Krib Living Lab in Tunisia’s Siliana district hosted the Field Kick-off Day to mark the launch of the 2024-25 cropping season under the NATAE project. The event brought together 54 participants, including farmers, researchers, extension agents, and NGOs, with a notable 50% female participation. It introduced innovative agroecological combinations aimed at promoting sustainable farming in the region.

Similar Items