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After the great interest received during the spring and summer Open Days, Smarties.bio is once again opening the doors of its experimental fields with new events dedicated to the autumn and winter season. An opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and get a close-up look at our varieties, the results of our field trials and new prospects for the future. The Smarties.bio Autumn/Winter Open Days will take place on the following dates: Friday, October 16, 2026 Friday, November 13, 2026 Friday, December 11, 2026 During these days, it will be possible to visit our fields, observe the varieties under cultivation and...

There are events that, edition after edition, become a fixture in Smarties.bio's calendar. One of these is Scandicci, where from 21 to 24 May 2026 the 5th edition of the 72 Ore di Biodiversità and, at the same time, the 15th edition of the LLD Forum (Let's Liberate Diversity!) took place, promoted by Rete Semi Rurali ETS together with the Town of Scandicci and the European Coordination Let's Liberate Diversity!. Three days in the spaces of Castello e Parco dell'Acciaiolo, the Casa dell'Agrobiodiversità and the Orti della Diversità at Vingone, among workshops, markets, conferences and seed exchanges. The Smarties.bio stand...

Sharing its journey with the research community has always been one of the values upon which Smarties.bio builds its identity. It is precisely with this in mind that Andrea Ghedina held a seminar at the University of Bari (UniBA), hosted by the horticulture and biodiversity group led by Prof. Santamaria of the Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti (Di.S.S.P.A.), to present the Smarties.bio project to professors, researchers, students and farmers.   A biodiversity-driven seed company At the heart of the presentation was the history and mission of Smarties.bio: a seed company that places the safeguarding of agricultural...

The recommended products for September: focus on the Wild Rocket, Onion and Corn Salad ranges September marks the beginning of a new phase for professional horticulture. Temperatures gradually begin to decrease, the days become shorter, and weather conditions become ideal for starting autumn and winter crops. It is precisely during this period that the choice of variety makes the difference: seeds selected and adapted to autumn production cycles make it possible to obtain more uniform crops, consistent yields, and superior quality of the final product.At Smarties.bio, we have selected the recommended products for the month of September, with a particular...