Valais is a bilingual Alpine canton where agriculture, mountain landscapes, and tourism are closely interconnected. With half of its population living in rural areas, the region combines strong agricultural traditions with innovation and research support.
Its agricultural profile includes cattle and small ruminant farming, extensive winegrowing, fruit and vegetable production in the plains, and a range of high-value PDO and PGI products such as Raclette cheese, dried meat, rye bread, wines, and saffron. Strong cantonal and federal support for research, organic farming, and local branding reinforces the region’s commitment to quality and sustainability.
At the same time, Valais faces environmental pressures including pesticide and nitrate pollution, as well as natural hazard risks such as avalanches, landslides, floods, and forest fires.
Explore the embedded presentation below to discover how agroecology can be further supported and developed within this dynamic mountain territory.
Troodos is a mountainous territory characterised by terraced landscapes, rich biodiversity, forests, rivers, and strong cultural heritage, including UNESCO-listed sites. With 126 communities and a predominantly ageing farming population, the region reflects both the resilience and vulnerability of Mediterranean mountain systems.
Agriculture is closely linked to territorial identity through traditional vineyards, orchards, small-scale artisanal production, and place-based branding. However, the area faces significant pressures, including land abandonment, wildfire risks, water scarcity, soil erosion, nitrate pollution, and increasing climate stress linked to rising temperatures and declining rainfall.
Through a participatory territorial approach, Troodos seeks to strengthen collaboration between farmers, residents, local authorities, and researchers to co-create solutions, enhance social cohesion, and support the agroecological transition.
Explore the embedded presentation below to discover the region’s landscapes, challenges, and pathways toward sustainable mountain agriculture.
Lazio is a highly diverse agricultural region where agroecology is being integrated into land governance processes by linking biophysical indicators with the 10 Elements of Agroecology. The region encompasses multiple agroecosystems — from dairy cattle areas and kiwi production zones to vineyards, olive groves, and extensive cropping systems — reflecting strong territorial specialisation and multifunctionality.
Agricultural land is dominated by arable crops and meadows and pastures, alongside significant olive, horticultural, nut, and vineyard production. At the same time, Lazio faces important environmental pressures, including nitrates in vulnerable zones, soil pollution, saline water intrusion, land abandonment, landslide risks, methane emissions, and soil erosion.
Explore the embedded presentation below to learn more about Lazio’s agroecosystems, governance framework, value chains, and transition pathways toward agroecology.
Saxony-Anhalt is a predominantly rural region with over 2.18 million inhabitants and a strong agricultural identity. Agriculture plays a significant role in the regional economy, supported by highly developed farming systems, good soils, and large areas of arable land. The region faces important sustainability challenges, including climate change impacts such as drought stress and flood events, while also exploring innovation pathways like the integration of agroforestry into existing management systems. Discover key insights into its socio-economic profile, land use patterns, and opportunities for sustainable agricultural transition in the embedded presentation below.
Wallonia is a diverse agricultural territory in Belgium, characterised by 10 distinct agricultural regions with specific pedoclimatic and techno-economic orientations. The regional agricultural sector represents around 17,946 people (≈1.4% of total employment) and is marked by an ageing farming population and a strong presence of self-employed farmers. The region is actively exploring pathways towards agroecological transition, assessing which farming systems best respond to territorial environmental challenges and how agroecological practices can be integrated into value chains. At the same time, Wallonia faces significant environmental pressures, including nitrate-vulnerable zones, pesticide-polluted groundwater, and soil organic matter depletion.Explore the embedded presentation below to discover Wallonia’s agricultural profile, transition pathways, and ecosystem service mapping initiatives.
Wallonia · TAPE Performance Dashboard
Below you can find an interactive visualisation of the agroecology performance indicators collected from farms across Wallonia, structured around FAO’s Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE). Use the filters to explore the territory’s transition profile by indicator, sub-region, and farm type
! Work in progress. This dashboard is currently being edited by the FAO support team in collaboration with TAPELINE partners. Figures will continue to evolve as additional farm-level TAPE assessments are completed.
Wallonia · TAPE Performance Dashboard
Below you can find an interactive visualisation of the agroecology performance indicators collected from farms across Wallonia, structured around FAO’s Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE). Use the filters to explore the territory’s transition profile by indicator, sub-region, and farm type