Europe’s agricultural system stands at a pivotal crossroads. The European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy, and the Biodiversity Strategy 2030 all point to a common objective: building a climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich, and resource-efficient food system. At the heart of this transformation lies a deceptively simple principle – diversification.
Crop diversification isn’t just about what grows in the soil. It is a keystone solution to limit soil erosion, reduce emissions, enrich ecosystems, and secure farmer livelihoods. This is where CARINA steps in. By introducing sustainable, low-resource demanding oilseed crops like carinata or camelina, the CARINA project offers a viable path for the transition towards resilient farming systems.
These crops not only thrive in marginal or degraded soils, but also complement existing rotations, improve soil structure, and require fewer chemical inputs. For farmers, that means better environmental outcomes and additionnal income, contributing to enhanced resilience of European farms.
Learn more about the policy drivers shaping this transformation:
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