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Often the Nebrodi forests (50,000 hectares of beech and oak trees largely within a nature park) are fenced by very high nets, and one only has to approach them when a small herd of pigs is rooting nearby to understand why. In fact, these animals-much more like wild boars in both features and habits-have nothing tame or domestic about them.
Small in size and with a dark coat (characteristic of native Italian pig breeds), the Neri dei Nebrodi pigs are raised in a semi-wild and wild state in large areas used for grazing: only in conjunction with births is dietary supplementation used.
Often the Nebrodi forests (50,000 hectares of beech and oak trees largely within a nature park) are fenced by very high nets, and one only has to approach them when a small herd of pigs is rooting nearby to understand why. In fact, these animals-much more like wild boars in both features and habits-have nothing tame or domestic about them.
Small in size and with a dark coat (characteristic of native Italian pig breeds), the Neri dei Nebrodi pigs are raised in a semi-wild and wild state in large areas used for grazing: only in conjunction with births is dietary supplementation used.
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Acerra’s agricultural economy has historically been connected to its many canals, the Regi Lagni, which cross the fields and mark out the borders of its territory. Already in the pre-Roman era, the Acerra countryside was crossed by the Clanio, an important river for agriculture in the Campanian plain and essential to irrigation and water supplies throughout the Acerra area. Ancient Roman historians and writers have recounted how the network of waterways created by the Clanio became so branching and disordered that it created many problems. The river had many tributary channels, and because of the floods caused by these waterways, Acerra found itself surrounded by an enormous swamp. The problems caused by the water did not stop agricultural activities; after a long period of crisis following the fall of the Roman Empire and a series of wars between Longobards, Byzantines and Saracens fighting over this fertile plain, cultivation restarted around the 11th century, boosting the area’s economy.
Acerra’s agricultural economy has historically been connected to its many canals, the Regi Lagni, which cross the fields and mark out the borders of its territory. Already in the pre-Roman era, the Acerra countryside was crossed by the Clanio, an important river for agriculture in the Campanian plain and essential to irrigation and water supplies throughout the Acerra area. Ancient Roman historians and writers have recounted how the network of waterways created by the Clanio became so branching and disordered that it created many problems. The river had many tributary channels, and because of the floods caused by these waterways, Acerra found itself surrounded by an enormous swamp. The problems caused by the water did not stop agricultural activities; after a long period of crisis following the fall of the Roman Empire and a series of wars between Longobards, Byzantines and Saracens fighting over this fertile plain, cultivation restarted around the 11th century, boosting the area’s economy.
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Mormanno is a town, between Lucania and Calabria, about 900 meters above sea level in the heart of the Pollino National Park. Lenticchia di Mormanno was thought to be lost then, a few years ago, technicians from the Regional Agency for Agricultural Development Services of Calabria (Arssa) recovered small quantities from some farmers who had kept it for self-consumption, and it was decided to promote its cultivation again.
Mormanno is a town, between Lucania and Calabria, about 900 meters above sea level in the heart of the Pollino National Park. Lenticchia di Mormanno was thought to be lost then, a few years ago, technicians from the Regional Agency for Agricultural Development Services of Calabria (Arssa) recovered small quantities from some farmers who had kept it for self-consumption, and it was decided to promote its cultivation again.
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The kola nut’s name might recall the world’s most globalized beverage, but the two have little in common. The kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree, which belongs to the same family as cacao, Malvaceae. The tree is native to the tropical forests of West Africa, and still grows wild in Sierra Leone and Liberia. There are around 140 species of kola, but the most widely consumed in Africa are the wild Cola acuminata, also known as small or bitter kola, and the cultivated Cola nitida, known as big kola or kola nut. Cola acuminata is brown, while Cola nitida can be of different colors, ranging from yellow to pink to red when fresh and from brown to dark red when dried. The fruits contain caffeine, kolatin, theobromine and tannic acid.
The kola nut’s name might recall the world’s most globalized beverage, but the two have little in common. The kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree, which belongs to the same family as cacao, Malvaceae. The tree is native to the tropical forests of West Africa, and still grows wild in Sierra Leone and Liberia. There are around 140 species of kola, but the most widely consumed in Africa are the wild Cola acuminata, also known as small or bitter kola, and the cultivated Cola nitida, known as big kola or kola nut. Cola acuminata is brown, while Cola nitida can be of different colors, ranging from yellow to pink to red when fresh and from brown to dark red when dried. The fruits contain caffeine, kolatin, theobromine and tannic acid.
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Family farming can become a solid model of sustainable development. Despite their size, small farms make
a massive contribution to feeding the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. During the UN-declared International Year of Family Farming, IFAD and Slow Food have an opportunity to join forces
and promote discussion around policies that are supportive of agricultural systems based on family farmers, rural communities and indigenous peoples.
Family farming can become a solid model of sustainable development. Despite their size, small farms make
a massive contribution to feeding the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. During the UN-declared International Year of Family Farming, IFAD and Slow Food have an opportunity to join forces
and promote discussion around policies that are supportive of agricultural systems based on family farmers, rural communities and indigenous peoples.
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The Terra Madre network is made up of thousands of farmers, breeders, fishers, chefs, academics, students and consumers: men and women from around the world, united by a shared desire to protect their regions and ensure everyone has access to food that is good for our palate, the environment and those who produce it. In other words: good, clean and fair.
The Terra Madre network is made up of thousands of farmers, breeders, fishers, chefs, academics, students and consumers: men and women from around the world, united by a shared desire to protect their regions and ensure everyone has access to food that is good for our palate, the environment and those who produce it. In other words: good, clean and fair.
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Auvergne is a green region in the heart of France, known for its extraordinary volcanic massif, spas and springs, but also for its dairy heritage.
Today, in France, out of 200,000 salers cows, only 3,000 (1.5 percent) are milked, with an annual milk production of 2,500-3,000 liters (compared to an average of 6,000-8,000 liters in the Cantal region). Yet salers feed their calves, plus offer milk that is perfectly suited for cheese production. A complete system, but less productive.
Auvergne is a green region in the heart of France, known for its extraordinary volcanic massif, spas and springs, but also for its dairy heritage.
Today, in France, out of 200,000 salers cows, only 3,000 (1.5 percent) are milked, with an annual milk production of 2,500-3,000 liters (compared to an average of 6,000-8,000 liters in the Cantal region). Yet salers feed their calves, plus offer milk that is perfectly suited for cheese production. A complete system, but less productive.
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Araucaria angustifolia, an iconic native tree of the southern region of Brazil. It is a centuries-old tree that can reach 40 meters in height and lives 200-300 years on average, although some specimens reach up to 500 years of age. The araucaria pine nut, or pinhão, is the seed of Araucaria angustifolia. It is a seed about four centimeters long, elongated in shape and ivory in color, wrapped in a leathery rind and collected in large pine cones.
Araucaria angustifolia, an iconic native tree of the southern region of Brazil. It is a centuries-old tree that can reach 40 meters in height and lives 200-300 years on average, although some specimens reach up to 500 years of age. The araucaria pine nut, or pinhão, is the seed of Araucaria angustifolia. It is a seed about four centimeters long, elongated in shape and ivory in color, wrapped in a leathery rind and collected in large pine cones.
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The origin of this ancient Andean melon-flavored root is lost in Argentina’s pre-Hispanic past. The cultivation of Yacón requires a great deal of water and well-fertilized earth. It grows well in the southern Argentine area of Quebrada de Humahuaca. The towns most noted for the production of Yacón are Barcena and Volcan.
The origin of this ancient Andean melon-flavored root is lost in Argentina’s pre-Hispanic past. The cultivation of Yacón requires a great deal of water and well-fertilized earth. It grows well in the southern Argentine area of Quebrada de Humahuaca. The towns most noted for the production of Yacón are Barcena and Volcan.