On 3 May 2025, Paxos hosted its first “Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture” workshop, initiated by Bio7nisa – Eco7nisa in collaboration with environmental organisations, agricultural advisers and organic certification bodies.
The meeting in the Municipal Council Hall in Gaios marked the start of a collective effort to restore soil health and revitalise traditional olive farming.
The Two Original Posters from the First Workshop
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A Collective Initiative
Bio7nisa – Eco7nisa organised the event with the participation of DIO, Southern Lights, CorfuAgro, the Corfu Environmental Protection Association, the Corfu Ecology Club and the EcoCorfu Environmental Initiative. The event was supported by Ionian University – CIRCUS and funded by the Ionian Environment Foundation.
The Talks
Six speakers explored different aspects of regenerative farming. Dimitris Fanariotis introduced its concepts and principles; Dimitris Sotiropoulos of DIO presented Regenerative Organic Agriculture and its certification standard; Evgenia Vitouladiti of CorfuAgro discussed farming systems; Eleni Martzoukou spoke about the water and carbon cycles; Apostolos Kavvadias focused on organic olive farming and the transition to regenerative management; and Spyros Mamalos presented recycling and composting in schools. The programme also included a video about a world record for polyphenol content in olive oil.
Photographs of the Speakers
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Why Paxos?
Traditional olive groves are an integral part of the island’s landscape and cultural heritage. As farming declines and tourism increasingly dominates the local economy, finding new, sustainable opportunities for agricultural production becomes particularly important.
The regenerative approach aims to restore soil function, biodiversity, and nutrient and water cycles while reducing dependence on external inputs. Composting local organic materials properly and supporting soil biology are key parts of this approach.
From Learning to Dialogue
The workshop gave participants an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas. DIO’s subsequent report highlighted the interest shown and the quality of the discussion about transitioning to sustainable farming practices.
The Next Steps on Paxos
A further event was held on Paxos in April 2026, focusing on soil microbiology and the application of Regenerative Agriculture to olive farming. This meeting highlighted opportunities for pilot projects and the creation of a Paxos Regenerative Agriculture Research Group.
Press Coverage and Supporting Sources
CorfuPress — Workshop announcement (1 May 2025)
Ionian Environment Foundation — Funding announcement (30 April 2025)
DIO — Workshop report (May 2025)
Corfu Channel — New event about the olive groves (23 April 2026)
Organised by: Βιο7νησα – Eco7νησα · Funding: Ionian Environment Foundation · Support: Ιόνιο Πανεπιστήμιο – CIRCUS.
BioEptanisa BioIonio Research Organisation
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