Regeneration through Education
Country of origin: Italy
Contact person: Adelaide Valentini
E-mail: adelaide@bioapi.it; marco@bioapi.it; adelaide@mamanui.farm
Website: www.mamanui.farm; www.bioapi.it; www.apinaturae.com; www.beefriendlycampus.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioapi1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adelaide.valentini/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXopC7geKkJ4EG__zMW3tPw
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dSA3fozphLryXjfa6cQ8F?si=f7610e2c27f54e12;
https://open.spotify.com/show/7DKHARy4050XjMjgU3iyGC?si=5139579e7ffb45dc
The enthusiasm and knowledge of Adelaide, right after she completed her studies on permaculture and regenerative farming, enabled her to take over from her father (Marco) organic beekeeping company and to transform it into a diverse business model, while pursuing her own vision of restoring a sustainable environment by innovative production methods. Different “brands”, each one specialized in a sector and leveraging on peculiar tools, are engaging with the community to target the same ultimate goal!
Mamanui is root company, dealing with Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Beekeeping and Adelaide stat “At Mamanui, we’re passionate about creating a sustainable future through innovative agricultural practices. Our commitment to the environment and community is reflected in our best practices: regenerative agriculture and resilient beekeeping. We have a Vision (We believe that humans are an integral part of the ecosystem) and our Mission is to create a space where people can rediscover their role in the ecosystem through systemic design, the revival of ancient traditions, and regenerative agricultural techniques.” Mamamui’s motto, “Join us on our journey towards a greener planet!” already welcome everyone to be part of this effort.
Regenerative Agriculture goes beyond sustainable farming; it aims to restore and enhance the health of our ecosystems. At Mamanui, the focus is on multiple contributing elements as: Soil Health, where techniques such as minimal soil disturbance, cover cropping, and rotational grazing to improve soil fertility and structure are enforced. (healthy soil not only produces better crops but also sequesters carbon, helping combat climate change); Biodiversity and Resilience to create a resilient ecosystem rich in abundance and biodiversity (by integrating a variety of plants and animals into our farming systems, we support ecosystem resilience, reducing the need for chemical inputs and fostering a balanced environment); Water Management Instead of rainwater harvesting, we work with the natural topography and use specific soil preparations and land designs to slow down water movement, enhancing water retention and utilization in the soil.
Resilient Beekeeping is a pivotal component of our farm, as bees are essential for pollination, and their health is critical to our food systems. At Mamanui, resilient beekeeping has a very distinctive meaning and a few fundamental principles: Natural Beekeeping Methods based on evaluating and observing our colonies individually to select the most resilient bee families (searching for bees that are adapting well to our local environment and climate, responding effectively to climate changes, and employing strategies to tolerate or resist varroa mites and other diseases); Habitat Restoration actively creating and maintaining diverse habitats that provide bees with a rich variety of forage throughout the year, ensuring they have the nutrients they need to thrive; Community Engagement through recurrent education of our community about the importance of bees and how to protect them. Through technical and experiential workshops, and social events or festivals, we share our knowledge and passion for beekeeping!
Adelaide concludes “By combining these best practices, Mamanui not only produces high-quality, organic products but also contributes to the regeneration of our ecosystems and the resilience of our agricultural systems. We believe that through regenerative agriculture and resilient beekeeping, we can create a more sustainable and healthy future for all”
