The Coccinelle Innovation Hub recently participated in a workshop based around a game, La Grange®, that provided ‘a simple yet not simplistic framework’ for discussion by farmers, local citizens and scientists, and revealed the synergies and trade-offs that occur in livestock farming areas.

Livestock farming often has a negative reputation because of its impact on both the environment and animal welfare. But agroecologically-minded farmers and policy makers are making headway, by creating opportunities for dialogue between themselves and citizens.  

Using plant diversity to reduce vulnerability and increase drought resilience of permanent and sown productive grasslands

Until now, most research relating to animal production based on agroecological principles has been conducted at farm scale only, meaning the potential of understanding its impact at societal and food system level has been underexplored.

[Report] From 2-6 September 2024, X Congresso Internacional de Agroecologia took place in Viseu, Portugal, bringing together people from around the world to explore how agroecology can enable flourishing resilient and sustainable food systems.