CIRAWA

CIRAWA is working with small-holder farmers in West Africa to improve food nutrition, local livelihoods, and ecosystem health through agroecological practices.

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On 17 October CIRAWA hosted a seminar as part of the @PrAEctiCe Online #Agroecology Summit! 🌱🌳

The seminar discussed #SoilHealth and water management in #circular agriculture, as well as the support of small-holder farmers.

A big thank you to everyone who attended!

[CIRAWA @CIRAWAproject]

💻Are you registered yet for the @PrAEctiCe Online #AgroecologySummit on 17 October? 🌱🌳

The CIRAWA project will be presented in Parallel Session 3 (⏰11:25-12:35), all about soil health and water management in circular agriculture.

Register here 👉https://t.co/oJCVsinAXh

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Over the past 3 months, CIRAWA has benefited from the Business Plan Development service provided by @HorizonBooster. This service has supported the development of strategies to improve seed quality🌱& resilience in the face of climate change.🌍

More info: https://t.co/SIHCyVmmDN

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The #PrAEctiCe 🌾🌍 #AgroecologySummit 🌱👩‍🌾 will evaluate actors, strategies and #technologies that help #farmers adapt to #climatechange, conserving drought-tolerant local #seeds and embracing agroecological #farmingpractices in Africa.
Register Here:
https://t.co/RpBVB6AJhM

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🚀 This week, CIRAWA joined the @openlivinglabs Days 2024 in Timisoara!

Patricia Carbonell from @REVOLVE_media led a workshop on Living Lab Approaches in Africa for Sustainable Agriculture with @natae_HE, @PrAEctiCe, & @CANALLS_Project.

🌱 See more here: https://t.co/PeHcS483ag

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🌐 Meet our partner, the Universidad de Sevilla! @unisevilla

🌱As #soil fertility experts, their work helps reduce dependency on imported inputs, improve #SoilHealth & boost crop productivity.

ℹ️ Learn more about them👉 https://t.co/I6bInSwPGu

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🌱 #Agroecology offers a powerful solution to the challenges facing today’s food systems. It empowers communities & addresses root issues like inequality & environmental degradation. 🌍

Stay tuned as we dive into the 10 elements of agroecology! 🌼🐐🌳🍅 https://t.co/KSmgFXL8od

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🌱Check out this insightful brochure by the @CGIAR Initiative on Agroecology, featuring #agroecology transitions in 8 countries, including #Senegal - 1 of CIRAWA’s focus areas!🌍

🔗Click to read more about Senegal or the other countries! https://t.co/pMjJtU1113 @Cirad @CARI_ONG

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Do you want to learn more about agroforestry from scientific experts? 🌳Then don't miss out on this FREE online training!

🗓️ When? September 23rd-26th, 2024, 3-6 CEST
💻 Online
✅ Free, but make sure to register: https://t.co/DrjNDcmzVZ
Organised by the UNDERTREES project.

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Will we see you there tomorrow? Join this webinar at 2:00 PM CEST! 🌱💻

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📢Webinar alert! 🌱Let's talk about food systems & explore the differences between words such as "sustainable”, “organic”, “regenerative” in this interesting webinar organised by @AgroecologyGoal.

📅 3 September
🕑 2:00- 2.45 PM CEST
🔗 Register here!👉https://t.co/C3yqi0UYx4

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Do you know what agro-waste is? 🌾

Some concepts can sound rather complicated or can be hard to understand. That is why CIRAWA has created a dictionary with interesting key concepts simply explained📄

Click here to learn more! 👉https://t.co/YZVeN23s9h

#circulareconomy

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📢Webinar alert! 🌱Let's talk about food systems & explore the differences between words such as "sustainable”, “organic”, “regenerative” in this interesting webinar organised by @AgroecologyGoal.

📅 3 September
🕑 2:00- 2.45 PM CEST
🔗 Register here!👉https://t.co/C3yqi0UYx4

[CIRAWA @CIRAWAproject]

🌐Get to know our partner AMUPAL from Cape Verde!

🌱AMUPAL has made a strong commitment to tourism & environmental projects, with the aim of reducing local unemployment for women & investing in the preservation of local flora.

ℹ️ Learn more about them👉 https://t.co/GL9gXmgFoL

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🌱Do you want to learn more about the production of quality planting materials? Check out this new guidebook! 📄

🌳 Delve into effective nursery management practices with these helpful guidelines produced by @CIFOR_ICRAF👉 https://t.co/RhBRvX0Olv

#agroforestry #agroecology

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Read more about the trainings on our website! 👉https://t.co/U2AYBuDg7W

#agriculture #agroecology #capeverde #harvest

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🌱Last week, farmers and technicians from Maio Island took part in training sessions on Agroecology, Agroforestry Systems and Biointensive Agriculture. The sessions were held by @adpmmertola, as part of the CIRAWA project, with the delegation of the MAA on the island of Maio.

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Do you know what cover crops are? 🌾

Some concepts can sound rather complicated or can be hard to understand. That is why CIRAWA has created a dictionary with interesting key concepts simply explained📄

Click here to learn more! 👉 https://t.co/YZVeN22UjJ

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🌱Last week, Mr. Qu Dongyu, the Director-General of @‌FAO, visited the plots of the Young Farmers of Casa do Meio, in Cape Verde. 🇨🇻

🥕Read more about the visit on our website! 👉https://t.co/aLXjm1q7ZD

@adpmmertola @FAOCaboVerde

#agriculture #agroecology #capeverde #harvest

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📢🗓️Mark your calendar! 🌍

Join the X International Congress of Agroecology in Viseu, Portugal from 2-6 September 2024!

🌿Dive into agroecological knowledge and strategies for sustainable food systems.

Find out more👉 https://t.co/17MOig0lfc 🌱✨

#Agroecology #agriculture

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🌽Did you know that Cape Verde imports over 80% of its food? Limited arable land & water scarcity make it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.

🌱This article by @RevolveMediaCo explores how agroecological practices could offer sustainable solutions.

🔗https://t.co/dZRRRGvbqK