project - Innovative project
The project of the conversion of the Rural area of Gallecs to organic farming
The project of the conversion of the Rural area of Gallecs to organic farming
Objectives
In 2005, 11 farmers with the collaboration of the Consortium of the Rural area of Gallecs decided to transform 63.57 hectares of conventional arable dryland crops to organic management that were extended to more than 200 hectares during 2013.
Objectives
In 2005, 11 farmers with the collaboration of the Consortium of the Rural area of Gallecs decided to transform 63.57 hectares of conventional arable dryland crops to organic management that were extended to more than 200 hectares during 2013.
Activities
The Agroecosystems Research Group of the University of Barcelona collaborates with the Consortium and evaluates the transition process from an agronomic, environmental and economic point of view. The project is partially funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Action of the Catalan Government. It is intended to carry out a new model of crop management economically sound and respectful with the environment in order to favour the biodiversity, to protect and improve the soil quality, to recover traditional crop varieties that can guarantee food quality.
Activities
The Agroecosystems Research Group of the University of Barcelona collaborates with the Consortium and evaluates the transition process from an agronomic, environmental and economic point of view. The project is partially funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Action of the Catalan Government. It is intended to carry out a new model of crop management economically sound and respectful with the environment in order to favour the biodiversity, to protect and improve the soil quality, to recover traditional crop varieties that can guarantee food quality.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Other rural development funds
- Agricultural sectors
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- Crops (generic)
- Livestock (generic)
