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Interview with partner Reinier de Vries on restoring ecosystems on farmland
Interview with partner Reinier de Vries on restoring ecosystems on farmland.Source: Showcase, Wageningen University
Languages: English
Interview with partner Erik Öckinger on farmland biodiversity monitoring through citizen science
Interview with partner Erik Öckinger on farmland biodiversity monitoring through citizen scienceSource: Showcase, SLU
Languages: English
Interview with partner Elena Velado Alonso on biodiversity communication
A short video interview exploring why biodiversity messages often fail to connect with farmers and policymakers.Source: Showcase, CSIC, Wageningen University
Languages: English
Podcast – Good Food, Bad System – Can the EU fix the recipe?
This WWF and Showcase podcast explore the complex connections between farming, food prices and the natural systems that sustain us.Source: Showcase, WWF
Languages: English
Factsheet – Farmland biodiversity monitoring through citizen science
This brief factsheet underscores how farmers and local communities can play a vital role in safeguarding biodiversity while maintaining productive and sustainable agriculture.Source: Showcase
Languages: English
Policy brief – Enhancing biodiversity-friendly farming practices in Europe
A concise briefing showing what helps — and what holds back — farmers from adopting biodiversity-friendly farming practices across Europe, and offering recommendations to make biodiversity-friendly farming more appealing and achievable.Source: Showcase
Languages: English
Policy brief – Reversing pollinator decline requires expanding natural habitats in agricultural landscapes
A concise briefing showing that reversing pollinator decline requires significantly more and better-quality semi-natural habitats in farmland. It recommends long-term support and incentives for farmers to maintain pollinator-friendly landscapes through policy frameworks such as the CAP.Source: Showcase
Languages: English
Policy brief – Bending the curve of biodiversity loss requires rewarding farmers economically for conservation management
A practical briefing that highlights the need for stronger policy incentives so farmers are properly rewarded for managing land in ways that protect and enhance biodiversity. The brief also outlines policy recommendations to make nature-positive farming financially viable and to better align agricultural management with biodiversity goals.Source: Showcase
Languages: English
SOLO (Soils for Europe)
SOLO aims to identify current knowledge gaps, drivers, bottlenecks, and novel research and innovation approaches to be considered in the European Soil Mission research and innovation roadmap.Languages: English
BioAgora
European collaborative project that aims to connect research results on biodiversity to the needs of decision-making in a targeted dialogue between scientists, other knowledge holders and policy actors.Languages: Multiple languages
Valor
VALOR brings together interdisciplinary researchers, NGOs and businesses, with the aim to explore and understand the benefits that pollinators provide to society and the economy.Languages: English, French, Spanish, German
Wheat watcher
Wheat Watcher aims to tackle pressing global issues such as population growth, climate change, and environmental degradation by creating and operating a comprehensive digital soil monitoring system.Languages: English
Safeguard Pollinators
An integrative platform that facilitates access to currently fragmented knowledge on pollinators at national and European levels.Languages: English
RestPoll
RestPoll is a highly transdisciplinary project aiming to provide society with tools to reverse wild pollinator declines and to position Europe as a global leader in pollinator restoration.Languages: English
Agri4Pol
A European project supporting the shift towards pollinator-friendly farming. It promotes practical solutions to turn agriculture into a positive force for pollinators and the services they provide.Languages: English, French, Spanish, German
Framework
A Europe-wide initiative helping farmers work together in local clusters to promote biodiversity-sensitive agriculture. It tests practical tools and connects farmers with researchers and policymakers.Languages: English
Wildposh
Pan-European project assessing pesticide risks for wild pollinators across different climates and farming systems. It combines field studies and lab research to improve pollinator health and guide safer farming practices.Languages: English, French, Spanish, German
Recodo Platform
A platform that provides useful resources for people managing farmland biodiversity in their landscapes to achieve conservation and sustainability goals: from individual Farm Businesses, to Community Groups, NGOs, Research Projects, and Policymakers.Languages: Multiple languages
TFF- Farming Forum
Forum for farmers in the UK and across the world.Languages: English
Farming for nature Forum
Forum for farmers to ask questions and share information around farming for nature. It is set up to encourage and support farmers that are or wish to include nature more in their farming practices.Languages: English
Forum Agriclimate Reddit
A project that integrates social dimensions into agri-climate change adaptations on local level. Climate change is already and will progressively impact people’s daily lives in terms of work and livelihoods, health, housing,water, food security and nutrition.Languages: English, Greek, Macedonian, Turkish
forum4farming
Another active UK-based farming community forum covering topics like crops, livestock, machinery, and farm business.
Enables sharing of real-world farming experiences, troubleshooting, and marketplace discussions.
Valued for its engaged user base and breadth of farming topics.
Languages: English
The Farming Forum
An online UK-focused farming forum where farmers, hobbyists, and advisors discuss livestock, arable, machinery, and land management.
Hosts user-generated threads, practical advice, equipment reviews, and peer support.
A lively community-driven space for UK and international agricultural dialogue.Languages: English
Organic Farm Knowledge
A platform offers a comprehensive collection of resources and tools designed to support the adoption of organic farming practices. It provides access to practical guides, research findings, and case studies that cover various aspects of organic agriculture, including crop management, soil health, pest control, and biodiversity conservation. The platform aims to facilitate knowledge exchange among farmers, researchers, and educators to promote sustainable farming practices and enhance the ecological and economic resilience of agricultural systems.Source: Organic Farm Knowledge
Languages: English
Policy brief – Biodiversity Promotes Healthy Agricultural Systems and Benefits Human Health
A manual that underscores the critical role of biodiversity in sustaining agricultural production and human health. It highlights how functional diversity—such as pest control, pollination, and nutrient cycling—supports essential ecosystem services that ensure safe, nutritious food and contribute to human physical and mental health. The brief also emphasizes the importance of protecting and restoring semi-natural habitats, reducing pesticide use, and implementing sustainable farming practices to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.Source: biodiversia+
Languages: English
Agriculture and biodiversity Impacts of different farming systems on biodiversity
Factsheet that emphasizes the integral role of biodiversity in organic farming systems. It highlights how practices such as dedicated biodiversity areas, extensive farming, and site-adapted management enhance species diversity, supporting ecosystem services like pollination, pest regulation, and soil fertility. The document also discusses the resilience organic farming offers against climate change and stresses the importance of maintaining and connecting habitats to conserve biodiversity.Source: FiBl
Languages: English
Bibliotheek Agroforestry en Voedselbosbouw
Comprehensive collection of resources related to agroforestry and food forestry in the Netherlands. It includes knowledge banks, regional networks, and practical guides to support farmers in integrating trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems. The library serves as a valuable tool for those interested in sustainable farming practices that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services.Source: Landbouw met naturr
Languages: Dutch
GHG Protocol Agricultural Guidance: Interpreting the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard for the agricultural sector
A Guidance that provides standardized methods for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. It helps companies and organizations consistently track emissions from crops, livestock, and land use to improve sustainability and transparency.Source: World resource intitute + wbcsd
Languages: English
The long-term agroforestry research facility for Dutch arable farming: the experimental design and monitoring choices
A factsheet that outlines the establishment of a long-term agroforestry research facility in Dutch arable farming. It details the experimental design and monitoring strategies employed to assess the integration of trees into arable systems, aiming to evaluate their impact on biodiversity, soil health, and overall farm sustainability. The factsheet serves as a resource for researchers and practitioners interested in implementing and studying agroforestry practices in temperate climates.Source: Wageningen Univeristy and Research
Languages: English
EU-FarmBook Training Videos
The EU‑FarmBook Training Sessions page outlines a series of monthly online events (30 to 45 minute Teams webinars) aimed at helping users -from project coordinators to beginners- to effectively contribute practice‑oriented content, improve metadata quality, and manage uploads or API integrations on the EU‑FarmBook platform. It also provides access to recordings of past sessions covering topics like legal/IPR, API use, and upload workflows.Source: EU-FarmBook
Languages: English
RAFI trainings and webinars
RAFI-USA’s archive featuring small-scale and urban farming training events and webinars. Includes hands-on workshops, market-readiness sessions, and sustainable ag finance topicSource: RAFI
Languages: English
Fundación Global Nature
Resources aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices. These include guides, technical manuals, and educational materials focused on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and sustainable sourcing. The foundation collaborates with local communities and stakeholders to implement these practices across the agricultural value chain.Source: Fundación Global Nature
Languages: English, Spanish
Agroptima
Agroptima is an agricultural software in the cloud that allows the farmer to easily and intuitively manage the agronomic and economic management of their farm and to comply with agricultural laws.Languages: English, Spanish, Català
Agricolum
Document management application for agricultural operations (farms, fields, activities, machinery, personnel, movements, calendar, notes, reports, GPS control, and more tools)Languages: English, Spanish, French, Català
Access to land resources
Materials on access to land for agroecology across Europe. From good practices and case studies to reports, data, and videos—these resources offer inspiration and insights from the ground.Source: Access to land
Languages: English
Biodiversity Indicators for European Farming Systems: A Guidebook
Comprehensive resource developed through the EU FP7 project BioBio. It provides a scientifically validated set of biodiversity indicators tailored for organic and low-input farming systems across Europe. The guidebook focuses on assessing habitat, species, and genetic diversity, as well as farm management practices, offering practical tools for stakeholders to monitor and enhance biodiversity on farms.Source: Research Station Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART
Languages: English
Guía para Integrar la biodiversidad en las empresas
A Guide to Integrate Biodiversity into Companies, a publication aimed at inspiring businesses operating in Spain to fulfill their commitment to nature protection.Source: Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad, Redeia y Fundación Global Nature
Languages: Spanish
Esto es agricultura
Collection of free resources, including manuals, guides, and practical documents, aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices. These materials cover various topics such as crop cultivation, composting, pest management, and soil health, serving as valuable tools for both novice and experienced farmers.Source: Esto es agricultura
Languages: Spanish
The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture
Assessment of the genetic diversity of plants, animals, and microorganisms essential to global food systems. The report highlights trends, threats, and the importance of conserving and sustainably using biodiversity for food security and resilient agriculture.Source: Food and agriculture organization of the United Nations - Commission of genetic resources for food and agriculture
Languages: English
Mongolisches Kooperationsprojekt
Practical guides aimed at enhancing agricultural practices in Mongolia. These publications cover various aspects of sustainable farming, including mechanization, weed control, and training materials for agricultural professionals. The guides are designed to provide valuable information and practical solutions to farmers and agricultural advisors in Mongolia.Source: Deutsch – Mongolisches Kooperationsprojekt Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
Languages: Deutsch
Campogest
Cuaderno de campo donde se puede gestionar fincas, cultivos, tratamientos fitosanitarios, planes de abonado...Languages: Spanish
DCZ TALKS 7 | Sustainable soil management
In this webinar, experts Juergen Simon (CLAAS), LIU Jie (Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences), LI Ying (@TheNatureConservancy ), and Patrick Paziener (HORSCH) explore how farmers in China and Germany are regenerating their soils and how policy can support sustainable soil management practices.Source: DCZ TALKS 7
Languages: English
European Consortium for Organic Plant Breeding (ECO-PB) Training Materials
ECO‑PB’s training library for organic plant breeding, featuring downloadable lectures and case studies. Includes resources on breeding diverse cereal cultivars in EuropeSource: ECO-PB
Languages: English
WEBINAR: Knowledge Management in biodiversity project management
Webinar 1:
How can Knowledge Management contribute to building resilient biodiversity and agrifood systems - the experience of KORE Presenters: Frédérique Matras, Charlotte Masselot, Natalie Bwalya , Knowledge Platform for Emergencies and Resilience, FAO.
Webinar 2:
Leveraging KM and lessons learned to boost quality and innovations at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) portfolio: Key example of Biodiversity. Presenters: Marie-Aude Even, Mahoussi Assocle, Maria Elena Mangiafico, IFAD.Source: KM4B
Languages: English
WEBINAR: Knowledge Management for conservation and restoration success (session 1)
Webinar: Mobilizing and deploying the best available information and knowledge for evidence-based national biodiversity decision-making.Source: KM4B
Languages: English
Global Landscapes Forum – Landscape Academy
Global Landscapes Forum’s Landscape Academy provides blended and online professional courses. Focused on landscape management, governance, and restoration practices.Source: CIFOR-ICRAF
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Global Landscapes Forum – Landscape Academy
The Global Landscapes Forum Digital Campus “All Courses” dashboard hosts a wide array of expert-led and self- or blended-learning modules. Courses are developed and delivered by CIFOR‑ICRAF scientists, policy advisors, and teaching specialists. Subject areas span climate, biodiversity, governance, finance, food systems, measuring progress, and landscape restoration themes.Source: CIFOR-ICRAF
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Indicatori di Biodiversità per la sostenibilità in agricoltura
Guidelines and tools for assessing the quality of Italian agroecosystems, focusing on agrobiodiversity at the landscape, farm, and soil scales. It aims to support sustainable agricultural practices by offering indicators that help monitor and enhance biodiversity within farming systems.Source: Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale
Languages: Italian
La biodiversité sur l’exploitation agricole – Guide pratique
Manual aimed at farmers to promote and manage biodiversity on their farms. Developed by experts from the Ornithological Station and FiBL, it provides practical measures to enhance wildlife habitats, improve ecosystem services, and support sustainable agriculture.Source: FiBl + vogelwarte
Languages: French
Digitale gids natuurinclusieve akkerbouw
A practical resource that provides farmers with strategies and tools to enhance biodiversity within arable farming systems. It focuses on integrating natural habitats, promoting ecosystem services, and adopting sustainable practices to improve both productivity and environmental health.Source: Wageningen Univeristy and research
Languages: Dutch
