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🌿 BioBOND brought European communities together for a greener urban future!From 5 to 7 May 2026, we had the pleasure of ...
16/06/2026

🌿 BioBOND brought European communities together for a greener urban future!

From 5 to 7 May 2026, we had the pleasure of coordinating the Town Twinning event of BioBOND - Bonding Cities for a Bio-Driven and Sustainable Urban Future in Greece, in cooperation with the Municipality of Alexandreia.

The event brought together participants and partner organisations from Greece, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria and Serbia, creating a valuable space for dialogue, cooperation and the exchange of good practices between European communities.

Throughout the programme, participants explored key topics related to sustainable urban development, climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, eco-friendly public spaces and inclusive civic participation.

Through expert-led sessions, institutional dialogue and meaningful exchanges, BioBOND highlighted how European towns and local communities can work together to build greener, more resilient and more inclusive cities.

We warmly thank the Municipality of Alexandreia, our European partners, speakers and all participants for their valuable contributions and inspiring exchange of ideas.

🌿 R-BIObreed | Webinar AnnouncementiAgroCert is a partner in the European Erasmus+ project R-BIObreed (Reclaiming Biodiv...
12/06/2026

🌿 R-BIObreed | Webinar Announcement
iAgroCert is a partner in the European Erasmus+ project R-BIObreed (Reclaiming Biodiversity through the Treasure of Indigenous Breeds), a 24-month Cooperation Partnership in the VET sector (Project No. 2025-1-EL01-KA220-VET-000361497). The project brings together institutions from Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Türkiye to promote the conservation of indigenous livestock breeds, support biodiversity-friendly farming practices, and develop vocational training tools and digital resources for agricultural professionals and breeders.
Within the framework of R-BIObreed — and in the context of the UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) — we are pleased to announce the upcoming webinar:
🐑 "Indigenous Breeds, Pastoralism and Good Practices for Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action"
📅 Monday, 15 June 2026

⏰ 13:00–15:00 CET

🌍 Online | English
The event will bring together researchers and experts from Türkiye, Greece, Spain, Croatia, and Italy, covering topics such as indigenous breed valorisation, traditional pastoral practices, animal welfare, meat quality, and sustainable livestock management.
Programme highlights:

🔹 Introduction to the R-BIObreed project — Dr. Despoina Karatosidi, ELGO-DIMITRA

🔹 Indigenous Breeds & Pastoralism in the context of biodiversity and climate change — Engin Yılmaz, Yolda Initiative

🔹 Near Infrared Spectroscopy for authentication of Iberian Pig products — Prof. Dolores Pérez-Marín, University of Córdoba

🔹 Traditional pastoral practices and high-quality food production — Dr. Mehmet Emin Vural, Yolda Initiative

🔹 Valorisation of Istrian Cattle through meat quality — Prof. Ante Ivanković, University of Zagreb

🔹 The Apulian Black Pig District: diet, rearing systems and cured meat quality — Dr. Claudia Carbonara, University of Bari Aldo Moro

🔹 GPS-based grazing management of Sarakatsaniko sheep — Georgios Ziagkas, University of Thessaly
📝 Register here:

👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uakbg4ZQTROzg3cKQ-PQlA
We look forward to seeing you there!

🍑 Peach season is here in Veria! 🌞Did you know that the region of Veria is one of Greece's most important peach-producin...
11/06/2026

🍑 Peach season is here in Veria! 🌞

Did you know that the region of Veria is one of Greece's most important peach-producing areas?

Every summer, local orchards come alive with thousands of trees full of juicy, flavorful peaches that are enjoyed across Greece and exported to markets around the world. The unique climate, fertile soils and generations of agricultural knowledge make this region ideal for producing high-quality peaches.

Beyond their delicious taste, peaches are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients that support a healthy lifestyle.

As the heart of peach production in Greece, Veria showcases the dedication of local farmers who work tirelessly to bring fresh, sustainable and nutritious products from the orchard to our tables.

🍑 Support local agriculture.
🌱 Celebrate seasonal produce.
💚 Enjoy the taste of summer.

03/06/2026

On 25 November 2025, the VETourismo project officially kicked off in Munich, Germany! 🌿✨

Together with all 8 partner organisations, we launched a 24-month journey to bring more digital, sustainable and innovative practices into agro-tourism vocational education across Europe.

From digital marketing and smart farming to entrepreneurship and cultural heritage tourism, VETourismo is building future-ready skills for learners, educators and rural entrepreneurs, with inclusion and sustainability at its core.

Stay tuned for updates as we turn ideas into action and build something impactful together! 🚀

24/04/2026

The third day of the AgriVETourism training course ended with a visit to the agritourism Il Giardino dell’Orco, near Lake Averno 🌿

After the morning training sessions, participants experienced an immersive visit to a farm that enhances local resources by respecting natural rhythms and seasonality. From citrus-based products such as homemade marmalades and honey to the use of wild herbs in traditional recipes, the visit offered a concrete example of how sustainability, tradition and hospitality can come together in authentic agritourism practices.

A valuable opportunity to strengthen the connection between learning, local heritage and innovation in rural tourism experiences.

👉 Follow the project to stay updated on upcoming activities

24/04/2026

🇬🇧 Today marked the first training day of the AgriVETourism project, combining classroom activities with a field visit to Agriresort del Vesuvio, a meaningful example of agritourism rooted in the Vesuvian territory.

Participants explored a model of so-called “heroic agriculture”, focused on promoting local products such as Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio, Vesuvian apricots, olive oil and local wine. The visit also included a learning path through a renaturalised former quarry, showing the volcanic soil layers that make this area uniquely suited to high-quality agricultural production.

A valuable and engaging learning experience offering direct insight into authentic and sustainable agritourism practices.

See you tomorrow for the second day of the AgriVETourism training programme! 🌱

🇮🇹 Si è svolta oggi la prima giornata di formazione del progetto AgriVETourism, tra attività in aula e visita presso Agriresort del Vesuvio, una realtà che rappresenta un esempio concreto di agriturismo legato al territorio vesuviano.

Durante la visita abbiamo conosciuto da vicino un modello di agricoltura definita “eroica”, basato sulla valorizzazione delle produzioni tipiche locali come il Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio, l’Albicocca del Vesuvio, l’olio e il vino del territorio. Particolarmente interessante anche il percorso didattico realizzato in una ex cava rinaturalizzata, che racconta la stratigrafia dei suoli vulcanici e la loro straordinaria vocazione agricola.

Un’esperienza formativa ricca e coinvolgente, che ha permesso ai partecipanti di entrare in contatto diretto con buone pratiche di ospitalità autentica e sostenibile.

Appuntamento a domani per la seconda giornata di formazione del progetto AgriVETourism! 🌱

24/04/2026

Day 2 of the AgriVETourism training course combined classroom learning with a field experience, giving participants the opportunity to explore the role of product certification and digital communication in strengthening agritourism activities.

The visit to the agritourism Il Turuziello in Massa Lubrense offered a closer look at local excellence, including a tasting of PDO products and a demonstration of traditional mozzarella-making techniques, highlighting the value of authenticity and local traditions in agritourism experiences. 🌿🧀

👉 Follow the page to discover the next steps of the AgriVETourism journey.

24/04/2026

The BeeLieve Project (Centres of Vocational Excellence – CoVE) partners are looking forward to the 2nd Transnational Project Meeting (TPM), taking place on 15–16 April 2026 in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. 🐝🌍

We are ready to come together and continue strengthening collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the apiculture sector.

Stay tuned!

On the 14th to 15th April 2026, iAgrocert was part of the 2nd Interim Meeting of the European Centres of Vocational Exc...
24/04/2026

On the 14th to 15th April 2026, iAgrocert was part of the 2nd Interim Meeting of the European Centres of Vocational Excellence in Apiculture - BeeLieve Project in Novo Mesto.

The partners of the BeeLieve project met for the 2nd transnational project meeting, where we reviewed progress, coordinated key milestones, and opened important discussions on the project's challenges and opportunities.

We placed special emphasis on:

-the development of educational programs and learning approaches,
-creating a learning community in the field of beekeeping,
-digital solutions (learning platform),
-and the impact and dissemination of results.

So stay tuned as new things are coming...

ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE - BEELIEVE - 101144053
24/04/2026

ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE - BEELIEVE - 101144053






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