Category: FarmBioNet

As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on our achievements, review our work, and look ahead to what’s next. Since its launch in January, FarmBioNet has made strong progress, and here we highlight what we have achieved so far.

Throughout September, October and November, our partners gathered farmers, foresters, researchers, advisors, and other key stakeholders working in agriculture and biodiversity to shape the next phase of action for protecting biodiversity. Here are the key highlights!

By implementing biodiversity-friendly practices, you can support biodiversity and build a stronger, more resilient farm. Here are some practical steps to help you get started.

This blog explores the connection between biodiversity and the Sustainable Development Goals, and explains why protecting and restoring nature must be at the heart of efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient future.

As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on our achievements, review our work, and look ahead to what’s next. Since its launch in January, FarmBioNet has made strong progress, and here we highlight what we have achieved so far.

As the leader of the Swiss National Network within FarmBioNet, Dr Corinne Zurbruegg, bridges research, policy, and on-farm practice. In this interview, she shares insights on what is working well, the challenges that remain, and the biggest opportunities for biodiversity-friendly farming.

Global initiatives are stepping in to restore degraded lands - for biodiversity and for people alike. These efforts do more than increase species counts; they aim to reconnect people, food and nature in ways that could shape the coming decades.

Biodiversity is essential for all of us. While individual actions matter, protecting biodiversity is not something we can achieve alone. It requires coordinated, long-term efforts from everyone, including farmers, foresters, researchers, advisors, policymakers and local communities. Only by working together can we support biodiversity effectively and create landscapes that are both: productive and healthy.

Our 12 National networks are steadily growing and becoming more active each day, united by a shared goal - protecting and promoting biodiversity. These networks have already organised their first workshops, providing participants with the opportunity to learn more about biodiversity-friendly farming (BFF) practices and to exchange valuable knowledge and experiences.

Without urgent action, up to one million species, out of an estimated eight million worldwide, are at risk of extinction. In this article, we explore European biodiversity status and the greatest threats driving its decline.

We are excited to announce our partnership with RestPoll, a Horizon Europe project dedicated to restoring pollinator habitats across agricultural landscapes in Europe. This strategic collaboration represents a significant step forward in adopting, expanding, and sharing biodiversity-friendly farming practices.

This update highlights some of the key achievements so far, showcasing how our collective efforts are advancing the mission to promote friendly farming practices and foster knowledge exchange among farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders across Europe.