How does organic farming relate to research and psychological therapy? At Karabeleko, an agroecological farm in the Basque country, rehabilitation of the mentally ill and pioneer research in organic agriculture has proven to be mutually beneficial. Needs are Met Karabeleko was started as an answer to different needs in society and as a way of [...]
When he participated in the ITERA-AA project, a Basque farmer’s dairy production was made sustainable through the direct selling of milk in vending machines. ITERA-AA helps innovation at Basque dairy farms along by focusing on the individual farmers’ needs. How the Dairy Farmer Was Supported A dairy farmer in the Basque Country was growing in [...]
Due to the mountainous topography of the Basque Country, livestock breeders often lose track of their herd. Every day they lose time looking for their livestock in the mountains. The Hazi Foundation helped the farmers change their livestock management. The Sectorial Network team of the Hazi Foundation, who is the public foundation of the Basque [...]
With the publication of the book “Stories From All Corners To Start With”, the AgriSpin partners aim at creating a baseline for the project. At the end of the project, this baseline will be revisited, when new innovation stories are collected. Stories are a central part of AgriSpin Stimulating innovations at farm level is for [...]
When rural areas are depopulated, or when traditions need to be updated or upheld, what can be done? From July 4-7, the Cross Visit in Romania demonstrated that innovation and inventions used in innovative ways are a viable solution. Innovative Markets: Community Enterprise How do small-scale farming communities deal with the challenges of migration and [...]
In Italy, an innovative partnership between organic farmers, local governments, catering and hospitality industries have led to the creation of Bio-districts – regional networks that promote short supply chains, preserve local traditions and resources, and support rural development. The Agrispin team will explore how this partnership works in practice during the next Cross Visit from [...]
Agroecology, investment, and blogging: Agricultural innovation is diverse. Next, the AgriSpin partners take a look at Finnish agricultural innovation. Four cases will be presented during the Finnish Cross Visit which takes place from June 13 through June 17. Environmental Technology Development At Eerola Farm, odor emissions from 1,000 pigs and the logistics of dispersing approximately [...]
The Philips Fruit Garden is an orchard in the city of Eindhoven. Twelve acres of apple, pear and prune trees are grown here. Established in 1995, the orchard is one of the first examples of urban farming in the Netherlands. An entrepreneurial couple started the project in 1995 by renting the place from Anton Philips. [...]
Cash flow stabilization, cost-effective farming, and entrepreneurship in rural areas. The Cross Visit in Latvia takes a look at four innovation cases beginning today and ending on June 3. Team Work for Farm Advice This innovation case has been all about giving a helping hand to farmers who were struggling with bank payments and farm [...]
Two entrepreneurs sensed a new need, listened to the public opinion and came up with a new concept. Vair Varkenshuis is pig housing that stimulates the pigs’ naturally playful behavior. The two entrepreneurs still invest a lot of time in nurturing their relationship with the public and as a consequence their project is known throughout [...]
