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This paper defines agroecology as the application of ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of food systems. It presents the main arguments in support of the agroecological approach’s validity, importance and appropriateness. The key epistemological and methodological concept presented is that of sustainability. To achieve sustainability, agroecology...
United States of America
article de journal
2007
Agriculture, both at global and european levels, is in a crisis that originates from a complex set of social, economic and ecologic problems. In this context, agroecology positions itself as a scientific paradigm that can effectively improve agricultural sustainability. To achieve that, researchers need systematic methodologic tools to engage rural...
Spain
article de journal
2007
The paper analyzes the effect of agricultural intensification on ecosystems’ functioning. It also highlights the need for integrating scientific basis on the agroecological management models in order to harmonize agricultural production, natural resource conservation and rural development. The paper discusses the importance of diversification in agroecosystems and how to identify...
Spain
article de journal
2007
The conversion of conventional production systems, characterized by monocultures with elevated use of inputs, to diversified, low-input systems is based upon two agroecological pillars: habitat diversification and improved management of organic soil content. The functioning optimum of agroecosystems depends on spatial and temporal design choices that foster synergies between above-...
article de journal
2007
The paper discusses the integration of social sciences views into agroecology as the basis for an interdisciplinary research approach on natural resource management and rural development in the Latin-American tropics.
As a disciplines that integrates ecological concepts for managing anthropogenic ecosystems, agroecology is a sound ground to promote innovative processes in...
Costa Rica
article de journal
2002
The video outlines three case studies of farmers utilizing agroecological practices in their farming systems. It focuses on complex adaptive rice systems in the Easter part of the island of Java, Indonesia; on a large-scale farm in the Netherlands applying sustainable soil management practices; and on social aspects of agroecology...
Brazil - Indonesia - Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
vidéo
2014
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