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The AgriECO portal is dedicated to philanthropic initiatives promoted by the Environment Area in the field of sustainable and social agriculture. This space collects, documents, and makes accessible the actions undertaken to promote innovative, inclusive, and agroecology-inspired farming practices.
Through this digital archive, it is possible to explore projects that embrace agroecology, agricultural multifunctionality, and the rehabilitation of abandoned lands. The documented initiatives reflect a commitment to integrating agriculture with ecosystem and social services, creating new employment and training opportunities in rural areas.
The portal also features a section dedicated to the outcomes of completed projects, with details on the impact generated, such as the extent of rehabilitated land, the social inclusion pathways activated, and the improvements in biodiversity and soil health. An added value is the comprehensive archive of the Metropoli Agricole conference editions, which since 2013 has fostered dialogue on the challenges of agriculture in urban and peri-urban contexts.
Coltivare Valore grants
41 supported projects aimed at promoting agroecology and the social inclusion of individuals in disadvantaged conditions.
2018 2019 2020 2021
Ruralis grants
26 projects supported to strengthen the link between agriculture and natural capital, focusing on the restoration and enhancement of the rural landscape.
Direct grants
Projects and initiatives designed as experimental interventions, aimed at exploring innovative solutions and addressing emerging challenges in the agricultural sector.
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The AgriECO project, established in 2021, is aimed at promoting the ecological transition of agri‑food systems.
Through a multi-year strategy, the project specifically aims to:
- Enhance the competitiveness of agricultural systems from a sustainability perspective and promote job creation in the areas involved;
- Support farmers in carrying out conservation activities and protecting habitats related to production, and more broadly, in land stewardship and care;
- Encourage approaches inspired by agroecology and the circular economy, aimed at safeguarding agro-biodiversity.
Food Districts
Since 2023, a new line of intervention has been dedicated to the sustainable development of food districts active in the Foundation's area of operation.
Gangmaster system
Illegal labor recruitment is not just a phenomenon in Southern Italy. Even in Lombardy, the leading region for agri-food production value, serious forms of labor exploitation are recorded.
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