A Diverfarming trial in Spain shows the advantages of not tilling almond trees and growing thyme alongside them

The European project Diverfarming has successfully conducted a three-year trial at Finca Los Escuderos in Murcia, introducing diverse crops between almond trees and implementing a no-till system. The results include the production of up to seven liters of thyme essential oil per hectare, increased pollinator activity, and improved soil quality. This experiment, which shifted away from a traditional rainfed almond monoculture system with tillage practices, aimed at reducing erosion, enhancing organic matter, and boosting biodiversity.