Farmer Views

This user manual presents the work of researchers who have studied the impact of cultivar mixtures on the natural enemies of cereal aphids. The analysis aims to show whether cultivar mixtures can contribute to crop resilience against/resistance to aphids. Information on the introduction of this practice and socio-economic data are also provided.

This user manual presents the work of researchers who studied the impact of organic mulching. They have tested this practice in potato fields to measure the impact on insect pests (aphids and Colorado beetle), functional biodiversity and agronomic performance. Information on the introduction of this practice and socio-economic data are also provided.

This user manual presents the work of researchers who intercropping cereals with forage legumes, to measure the effects of increased plant diversity on aphid colonisation, aphid and natural enemy abundance, and crop performance. Information on the introduction of this practice and socio-economic data are also provided.

This user manual presents the work of researchers on companion cropping in oilseed fields who tested three different strategies: (1) the use of trap crops around and within the field, (2) intercropping oilseeds with a legume, and (3) sowing food crops or mulching. These strategies were used to measure the effects on insect pest control, natural enemy abundance and agronomic performance. Information on the introduction of this practice and socio-economic data are also provided.

The overall objective of EcoStack is to develop and support ecologically, economically and socially sustainable crop production through stacking and protection of functional biodiversity.

Differents farmers' practices favour different types of biodiversity on their fields and farms.

A study on the type and number of environmentally friendly / agroecological practices adoption by EU farmers

Five EcoStack measures for promoting biodiversity and reducing pests were summarized and evaluated economically. Some of the measures may be economically attractive, depending on the farm structure and support.

Six EcoStack measures for promoting biodiversity and reducing pests were summarized and evaluated economically. Some of the measures may be economically attractive, depending on the farm structure and support.

Six EcoStack measures for promoting biodiversity and reducing pests were summarized and evaluated economically. Some of the measures may be economically attractive, depending on the farm structure and support.

"a series of workshops with farmers and farm advisors from different European countries were conducted to facilitate knowledge exchange Gathering their opinions enhances the effectiveness and legitimacy of agricultural transition with taking into account the diversity of viewpoints. The goal of this newsletter is show the breadth of knowledge and perceptions about the agroecological practices from the perspective of different stakeholders"