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- European Mission Soil Week 2024Author(s): EU, European UnionDate: 2024-11-12Type: ImageStatus: Open accessEuropean Mission Soil Week 2024.
- Monitoring soil health in agriculture and forestryAuthor(s): Triantakonstantis, DimitriosDate: 2024-12-09Type: ImageStatus: Open accessPresentation in the event "Monitoring the adaptation and carbon storage potential of oak forests to mitigate climate change"
- 16th Panhellenic Soil Science ConferenceAuthor(s): Triantakonstantis, DimitriosDate: 2023-12-06Type: ImageStatus: Open access16th Panhellenic Soil Science Conference.
- PRIMA SOILS4MED: Soil Health Monitoring System for a sustainable management of Mediterranean RegionAuthor(s): Triantakonstantis, Dimitrios; Batsalia, Maria; Lolos, NikolaosDate: 2023-12-06Type: Conference PaperStatus: Open accessThe PRIMA SOILS4MED, a research project funded by European Commission, focuses on the Mediterranean, Near East and North African regions. These areas face significant challenges due to climate change, erosion, and various types of land degradation. SOILS4MED aims to harmonize soil assessment parameters, including chemical, physical and biological soil properties. Additionally, it seeks to simplify the sharing of soil-related data and monitor soil health across the region. Additionally, the project is committed to expanding soil mapping efforts, improving monitoring systems and indicators, identifying stakeholders, and contributing to improved soil and water resource management practices. In addition, the project will examine the potential for organic carbon storage in the soils of this area following the application of specific agricultural practices, along with estimating the amount of organic carbon stored and assessing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to the atmosphere. Abstract submitted to 16th Panhellenic Soil Science Conference.
- PresentationAuthor(s): Lolos, Nikolaos; Batsalia, Maria; Triantakonstantis, Dimitrios (Hellenic Agricultural Organization (ELGO DIMITRA), 2024-02-17)Date: 2024-02-17Type: ImageStatus: Open accessThe presentation of the work "MODELLING SOIL ORGANIC CARBON STOCKS IN FORESTSOILS"
- PRIMA SOILS4MED: Soil Health Monitoring System for a sustainable management of Mediterranean Region - ESAAuthor(s): Triantakonstantis, DimitriosDate: 2024-03-07Type: Conference PaperStatus: Open accessIn line with the principles of the EU Mission A Soil Deal for Europe, SOILS4MED will engage a large platform of scientists, stakeholders and final users in the co-design of scientifically sound, sustainable, and policy-relevant integrated soil health monitoring systems harmonized across the Mediterranean region and will demonstrate the multiple societal benefits deriving from increased investment in soil data and information. Abstract submitted to the "ESA SYMPOSIUM ON EARTH OBSERVATION FOR SOIL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION."
- Soil Health: Current Status and Future Needs ConferenceAuthor(s): Batsalia, MariaDate: 2024-10-09Type: ImageStatus: Open accessThe presentation of “Topsoil and subsoil distribution of soil properties in an agricultural area” from Maria Batsalia.
- The impact of sociocultural factors on women smallholder farmers: Middle East and North AfricaAuthor(s): Najjar, Dina; Baruah, Bipasha (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing)Date: 2025-06-27Type: Book ChapterStatus: Open accessGender inequality persists in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region because of an entrenched patriarchy from within the private domain of households to communities, to a more systemic patriarchy sustained by the state and other key political and economic institutions. In agriculture, the largest employer of women in the MENA region, this is manifested in many ways, including women’s marginalization from land rights and subsequently from access to credit and information; seeing themselves and being labeled as helpers instead of farmers, including as housewives on their national IDs; gender wage gaps and discrimination for paid work; and having to contend with sexual harassment. Although women exercise their agency to transgress these harmful norms, often by accentuating other norms, enforcing existing legislation and targeted gender-transformative approaches to challenge these norms is a necessary first step to enable women to benefit from their engagement in agriculture.
- Mechanization workshopAuthor(s): Rudiger, Udo (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 2025-06-25)Date: 2025-06-25Type: ImageStatus: Open accessDifferent stakeholders are discussing mechanization opportunities and challenges
- The influence of irrigation techniques on date palm infestation by the red palm weevilAuthor(s): Nejatian, Arash; Niane, Abdoul Aziz; ElShafie, Hamadttu (Research Information Ltd, 2025-11-03)Date: 2025-11-03Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Timeless limited accessThis study investigates the impact of different irrigation methods on the infestation levels of the red palm weevil (RPW) in date palms. Results indicate that palms irrigated with bubbler systems experienced significantly higher infestation rates compared to those using surface drip and subsurface irrigation methods, with the latter showing no signs of infestation. Severe infestations in bubbler-irrigated palms necessitated the removal of three infested trees, while mildly infested palms under surface drip irrigation were successfully treated and fully recovered. The findings align with previous research, highlighting that flood irrigation leads to higher infestation rates, with 89% of infested palms in flood-irrigated areas compared to only 10% in drip irrigated zones. The study emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate irrigation techniques, such as surface drip and advanced subsurface systems utilizing ultra-low energy dripper technology, to enhance the health and productivity of date palm plantations while mitigating the risk of RPW infestation. Further empirical research is recommended to validate these findings.
- Landscape approaches for sustainable land systems: A critical systematic review of frameworks, governance, and socio-ecological outcomesAuthor(s): Shiri, Zahra; Le, Quang Bao; Ouerghemmi, Hassen; Rejeb, Hichem (Elsevier B.V, 2025-10-02)Date: 2025-09-12Type: Journal ArticleStatus: Open accessPersistent sectoral fragmentation in governance actively hinders effective responses to the global biodiversity crisis. Landscape approaches (LAs) emerge a direct countermeasure to this fragmentation, designed as integrative frameworks for managing socio-ecological systems through multi-functionality, multi-stakeholder governance, and adaptability. Yet conceptual ambiguity, evaluation gaps, and policy barriers challenge their implementation. This systematic review aggregates a 10-year (2015–mid-2025) span of LA studies combining computational text analysis (topic modeling, co-occurrence networks, trends over time) with human full-text analysis of 2682 peer-reviewed articles—to map conceptual progress, governance arrangements, and socio- ecological outcomes. Results indicate linear growth in research output by the US, Indonesia, and China, reflecting geographic bias. Thematic focus shifted from broad landscapes to climate mitigation-linked carbon and forest science. Biophysical perspectives prevailed: 66% of papers did not address social effects (livelihoods, equity, participation), and 74% omitted institutional changes. Leading frameworks were Resilience (5.4%) and Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR, 3.5%), and central research themes were forest/farmland management (48.5%) and biodiversity conservation (17.2%). Governance arrangements were infrequently discussed (32% of papers), most commonly co-management (11%); innovations (e.g., digital platform) were rarely documented (7%). Reflexivity was limited, as 60% of studies did not examine challenges, 66% overlooked success factors, and 59% did not report limitations. The field exhibits epistemic inequalities (Northern knowledge dominance), methodological fragmentation (underrepresentation of social sciences and qualitative approaches e), and an implementation gap (weak links with governance/innovation). Prioritizing ecological indicators (carbon, biodiversity) may marginalize social justice and institutional aspects. Potential pathways forward include international cooperation, actual interdisciplinary integration, cross-scale thematic linkages, actionable innovations/polycentric governance arrangements, and incorporating reflexivity to support LAs as tools for equitable and sustainable land system transformation.
- الدليل الحقلي للتعرف على الهالوكAuthor(s): K-H, Linke; Sauerborn, J; Saxena, Mohan C. (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), 1996-06-18)Date: 1996-06-18Type: ManualStatus: Open accessيعتبر إصدار هذا الدليل الحقلي عن الهالوك لإضافة هامة في مجال التعريف بأهمية الطفيل والتعرف عليه. ولما كان هذا الدليل قد صدر في طبعته الأولى باللغة الانكليزية فقد رؤى أن ترجمته إلى اللغة العربية يكثف الاستفادة به ويعممها بدرجة كبيرة في منطقة تسود فيها اللغة العربية.
- D4.3.1- Cooperatives express their preferences for practices and cultivarsAuthor(s): El Amil, Rola (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2024-12-05)Date: 2024-12-05Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessWithin the MountainHer project and under the work package four, the transition to agro-ecological practices and adoption of new cultivars were assessed related to two surveys: S2 on farmers preferences for variety targeting the traits related to yield, quality, precocity, tolerance to drought, heat, diseases and pests in the highlight of climate change and S3 targeting all production chain from seed bed preparation, sowing, seeds availability, type of fertilization, harvesting and yield, with farmer cooperative members and farmers based on gender disaggregation approach.
- D2.2.1 (b). Analyze rheological and nutritional performances across locations 2025Author(s): Taghouti, Mona; (ICARDA), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2024-12-31)Date: 2024-12-31Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessMountainHer project addresses the growing demand for locally produced and traditional food products. particularly in mountain communities. By focusing on the production of traditional Mediterranean foods and malt-based products. it aims to empower rural women’s associations and drive social and economic change through sustainable agro ecological practices. Preliminary laboratory assessments focus on evaluating the rheological and malting traits of harvested grains to analyze their quality and nutritional performance across different locations. These findings guide the development of nutritious and market-oriented products. Laboratory analyses were conducted at the joint INRA-ICARDA laboratory in Morocco following standardized protocols based on international norms. They comprehensively assess quality traits related to the end-use potential of barley and durum wheat ensuring accurate and consistent evaluations.
- D3.2.1-b Analyze field performances across research station locations for management practicesAuthor(s): Kallida, Rajae (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2024-10-31)Date: 2024-10-31Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessTo identify the best management practices to improve agronomic performances, ten (10) genotypes of Durum wheat and Barley, including two checks (Commercial and landrace), were planted at four research stations in Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Lebanon, under two practices: conventional, following the standard procedures of the station, and agro-ecological practices as suggested by each of the four countries.
- D3.1.2-b Analyze rheological and nutritional performances across locationsAuthor(s): Kallida, Rajae (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2025-02-01)Date: 2025-02-01Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessThe MountainHer project adds value to cereal grains, particularly barley and durum wheat, by leveraging small-scale processing units and community-based initiatives to create high-value Mediterranean foods and beverages. It includes a portfolio of 46 traditional products, such as cracked whole grains, milling products (semolina and flour), and malt-based offerings. To develop nutritious, market-oriented products, laboratory assessments of the rheological and malting traits of harvested grains are conducted to analyze their quality and nutritional performance across different locations. These analyses are carried out at the joint INRA-ICARDA laboratory in Morocco, following standardized protocols based on international norms to ensure accurate and consistent evaluations of the grains' end-use potential.
- D5.1.1-b Define and distribute best small-scale equipment to cooperativeAuthor(s): Sfayhi, Dorra (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2024-03-31)Date: 2024-03-31Type: Internal ReportStatus: Timeless limited accessUnder the Work package 5, a second survey was conducted across all partner cooperatives to identify their needs in terms of millers and to assess whether purchasing this type of equipment would be cost-effective. The report presents the results of this survey and shows that all cooperatives, except those in Italy, expressed a need to purchase a miller.
- D3.3.1-b Analyze grazing solutions across locationsAuthor(s): Aad, Pauline (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2024-10-31)Date: 2024-10-31Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessFive different trials were set up to assess the suitability of barley rotational grazing alone or with intercropping in Italy, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, Croatia.
- c03 Project graphic identityAuthor(s): Ben Salem, Mondher (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2022-12-31)Date: 2022-12-31Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessThe MountainHER project has successfully established its graphic identity, including the official logo,
- c05-a Twitter, Research Gate, Google Scholar postsAuthor(s): Ben Salem, Mondher (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), 2022-12-31)Date: 2022-12-31Type: Internal ReportStatus: Open accessThe MountainHER project has actively utilized digital platforms to disseminate results and engage with stakeholders. the report presents a summary of the project's presence on Twitter and other digital platforms.