{"id":1164,"date":"2025-08-29T09:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T07:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/institucional.us.es\/harvest\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T07:38:14","slug":"harvest-launch-week-kick-off-meeting-in-seville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/institucional.us.es\/harvest\/harvest-launch-week-kick-off-meeting-in-seville\/","title":{"rendered":"HARVEST Launch Week \u2013 Kick-Off Meeting in Seville"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The HARVEST Project Kick-off Week<\/strong> and the 1st International Conference on Agroecology, Food Sovereignty and the Right to Food<\/strong> were successfully held in Seville from April 7\u201311, 2025.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0The gathering brought together university representatives, researchers, and experts from four continents to share perspectives and experiences on sustainable agriculture and food rights.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 The week opened with a welcome ceremony and institutional presentations, followed by round tables on agroecology, food sovereignty, nutrition policies, and the rights of peasants. Participants also enjoyed field visits, including the Mam\u00e1 Cabra agroecological project<\/em> and the Miraflores urban gardens, as well as cultural tours in Seville and the Sierra de Tentud\u00eda.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 Discussions highlighted recent developments and challenges in food security, local markets, and agroforestry systems worldwide. The event combined academic debate with hands-on experiences, visits to local initiatives, and cultural activities, fostering both international collaboration and community engagement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This agroecological farm employs integrated management practices across agriculture, livestock, and forestry on a 70-hectare pasture. It maintains two herds\u2014dairy goats and sheep\u2014utilising agroecological methods. The produced milk is processed into premium organic artisan cheeses, which are marketed directly to end consumers.<\/p>

Their principal strength lies in animal care, environmental stewardship, and the effective utilisation and promotion of local resources.<\/p>

Twelve years since its inception, the project has evolved into a noteworthy presence within Extremadura\u2019s agroecological sector. The farm has undergone significant improvement, and the initiative is now firmly established on economic, environmental, and human levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0 We had the opportunity to get to know the history of these vegetable gardens or allotments, which came to light in the\u00a080`s as a result of the strugle of various neighbours associations, led by Manuel Fern\u00e1ndez, president of the Miraflores holticultors and Elsa Olmo, agricultural engineer, who created and is in charge of both the vermi composting project at the University of Seville and also the allotments at Miraflores.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 Theese urban gardens started during the 80`s and nowdays there are more tham 30 projects like this in Seville.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 Agroecology, neibourhood social harmony, associations, schools\u2026makes this social initiative based in volunteers in one of the most interesting social benchmark in this town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0 On Thursday, after visiting the Miraflores gardens, we headed to the Rectorate where we enjoyed the Fair of ecological and local products organized by the Cooperation Office and Enjambre sin Reina. Later that afternoon, we had the round table discussions organized by the SAT\/PAS Union Section of the University of Seville.\u00a0<\/p>

First, we watched an audiovisual presentation featuring photographs by Francisco Jos\u00e9 Fern\u00e1ndez Rom\u00e1n, a gardener at the University of Seville, which took us on a journey from the markets of Seville to the rice terraces of Bali, passing through Central Asia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia.<\/p>

\u00a0Then, Erin Naughty from Food Justice presented the campaign “Defend Your Market,” which advocates for local markets and marketplaces against large supermarkets. Finally, Manuel and Elsa told the staff of Administration and Services (PTGAS) about the history of the Miraflores gardens and the vermicomposting project of the University of Seville and the Miraflores Urban Gardens Association.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0 The final day of the meeting focused on Mudejar art in Seville. Carmen Vallejo, a professor of Medieval Art at the University of Seville, provided an overview of the architectural elements found in churches from 13th- and 14th-century Seville.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 In addition to studying the architectural features of the churches of Santa Catalina, San Marcos, Santa Marina, and Omnium Sactorum, Carmen provided insights into daily life in the streets of San Luis and Feria. She described the markets and the routines of residents who coexisted as Muslims, Jews, and Christians for centuries, until significant changes occurred with the Christian occupation in 1248.<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 The final activity included a visit to the market on Calle Feria, where we gained valuable insights into its historical background as well as its current significance. Additionally, we had the opportunity to sample a selection of local delicacies. Overall, it was a highly rewarding experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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HARVEST Launch Week \u2013 Kick-Off Meeting in Seville The HARVEST Project Kick-off Week and the 1st International Conference on Agroecology, Food Sovereignty and the Right to Food were successfully held in Seville from April 7\u201311, 2025. \u00a0 \u00a0The gathering brought together university representatives, researchers, and experts from four continents to share perspectives and experiences on sustainable agriculture and food rights. \u00a0 \u00a0 The week opened with a welcome ceremony and institutional presentations, followed by round tables on agroecology, food sovereignty, nutrition policies, and the rights of peasants. Participants also enjoyed field visits, including the Mam\u00e1 Cabra agroecological project and the Miraflores urban gardens, as well as cultural tours in Seville and the Sierra de Tentud\u00eda. \u00a0 \u00a0 Discussions highlighted recent developments and challenges in food security, local markets, and agroforestry systems worldwide. The event combined academic debate with hands-on experiences, visits to local initiatives, and cultural activities, fostering both international collaboration and community engagement. Bodonal de la Sierra, Badajoz Visit to the cheese farm “Mum Goat” This agroecological farm employs integrated management practices across agriculture, livestock, and forestry on a 70-hectare pasture. It maintains two herds\u2014dairy goats and sheep\u2014utilising agroecological methods. The produced milk is processed into premium organic artisan cheeses, which are marketed directly to end consumers. Their principal strength lies in animal care, environmental stewardship, and the effective utilisation and promotion of local resources. Twelve years since its inception, the project has evolved into a noteworthy presence within Extremadura\u2019s agroecological sector. The farm has undergone significant improvement, and the initiative is now firmly established on economic, environmental, and human levels. Visit to the urban vegetable gardens at Miraflores \u00a0 \u00a0 We had the opportunity to get to know the history of these vegetable gardens or allotments, which came to light in the\u00a080`s as a result of the strugle of various neighbours associations, led by Manuel Fern\u00e1ndez, president of the Miraflores holticultors and Elsa Olmo, agricultural engineer, who created and is in charge of both the vermi composting project at the University of Seville and also the allotments at Miraflores. \u00a0 \u00a0 Theese urban gardens started during the 80`s and nowdays there are more tham 30 projects like this in Seville. \u00a0 \u00a0 Agroecology, neibourhood social harmony, associations, schools\u2026makes this social initiative based in volunteers in one of the most interesting social benchmark in this town. “Defend Your Market” Round tables about Sustanible Food and Agroecology \u00a0 \u00a0 On Thursday, after visiting the Miraflores gardens, we headed to the Rectorate where we enjoyed the Fair of ecological and local products organized by the Cooperation Office and Enjambre sin Reina. Later that afternoon, we had the round table discussions organized by the SAT\/PAS Union Section of the University of Seville.\u00a0 First, we watched an audiovisual presentation featuring photographs by Francisco Jos\u00e9 Fern\u00e1ndez Rom\u00e1n, a gardener at the University of Seville, which took us on a journey from the markets of Seville to the rice terraces of Bali, passing through Central Asia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. \u00a0Then, Erin Naughty from Food Justice presented the campaign “Defend Your Market,” which advocates for local markets and marketplaces against large supermarkets. Finally, Manuel and Elsa told the staff of Administration and Services (PTGAS) about the history of the Miraflores gardens and the vermicomposting project of the University of Seville and the Miraflores Urban Gardens Association.” Mud\u00e9jar route through Seville old city \u00a0 \u00a0 The final day of the meeting focused on Mudejar art in Seville. Carmen Vallejo, a professor of Medieval Art at the University of Seville, provided an overview of the architectural elements found in churches from 13th- and 14th-century Seville. \u00a0 \u00a0 In addition to studying the architectural features of the churches of Santa Catalina, San Marcos, Santa Marina, and Omnium Sactorum, Carmen provided insights into daily life in the streets of San Luis and Feria. She described the markets and the routines of residents who coexisted as Muslims, Jews, and Christians for centuries, until significant changes occurred with the Christian occupation in 1248. \u00a0 \u00a0 The final activity included a visit to the market on Calle Feria, where we gained valuable insights into its historical background as well as its current significance. Additionally, we had the opportunity to sample a selection of local delicacies. 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