WoWs: Harnessing the power of the many and their exchange in digital space
Weds Jan 21, 9-11.30am, online This webinar explored how shared digital learning spaces enables those involved with Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) collaborate to put new insights into practice. This interactive WoW session brings together people from across Europe to exchange experiences, reflect on digital collaboration, and get inspired by the power of the many.
Boosting farm resilience: Intercropping and sustainable pest management
Thurs 22 Jan, 1pm, online Find out how diversified cropping systems and ecological pest control strategies can help farmers adapt to climate change, protect biodiversity, and strengthen the socio-economic resilience, bringing together insights and research from our Agroecology-TRANSECT Innovation Hubs in Guadeloupe, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.
Where trees meet bees: Agroforestry for pollinators
Tues 24 Feb, 7-8.15pm, online Ben Raskin leads a dynamic panel of pollination experts who will explore why attracting pollinators is essential for thriving farms, uncover practical strategies to boost biodiversity, and reveal how agroforestry can unlock even greater benefits for your business and the environment. Ben is joined by Vicki Hird from the Wildlife Trust, farmer Mark Lea and Sarah Holdsworth from Bee Happy Plants.
A Positive Future for Farmed Animals (Beef cattle and Sheep) (November 2025) looked at our new Good Life Opportunity frameworks and how they support and advance an animal's quality of life. We discussed the principles of frameworks for Beef Cattle and Sheep, looking at potential ways to support and advance livestock quality of life.
Soil moisture in horticultural systems (October 2025) explored the benefits of using soil moisture probes to understand moisture uptake by plants and how to utilise the information for irrigation scheduling and crop management decisions. With John Taylor of Pollybell Farms, and Peter White from Soil Moisture Sense.
Building Sustainable Beef Systems webinar (August 2025): A practical session looking at organic cattle and opportunities to support organic beef production. With Angus Nelless from Thistleyhaugh Farm, Peter Jones, Director of Organic Livestock Marketing Cooperative (OLMC), and Adrian Steele (Organic Sector Development Advisor), Annie Crook (Producer Certification Officer) and Tabitha Acton (Farming Advisor) from the Soil Association.
Exploring the value of the farm treescape through whole farm tree planning (April 2025) looked at the value of treescapes in farming practices, sharing results from our Whole Farm Tree Plan project. As well as learning insights from the project, funded via the Forestry Commission, the webinar looked at the tree assessment process and how it shaped the future plan of one of the project farmers.
The agronomy of intercropping (March 2025): One of the key barrier to the uptake of intercropping is a lack of knowledge about its agronomy, specifically around weed and pest control but also species selection and seeding ratios. This webinar looks at the findings from a recent field lab, part of the Leguminose project.
Agroecology-TRANSECT:
Cultivating Change – building policy from the ground up(November 2025) brings together key policy experts, researchers and innovation hub leads to co-create a shared vision of our food and farming sector that is rooted in resilience and ecological integrity.
