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Seed systems are at the heart of resilient and sustainable agriculture, forming the foundation of biodiversity and food sovereignty. However, they face growing challenges from regulatory restrictions, commercial pressures, and the erosion of traditional knowledge. To address these issues, the Agroecology Conference and Exhibition on Community Seed Systems (AECoSS24) became...
Malaysia
Comptes rendus des travaux de conférence
2024
In rural Karnataka, India, a group of young entrepreneurs is leveraging digital technology to champion agroecology and support local farming communities. Through the Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) initiative, these youths received comprehensive training, empowering them to serve as e-extension service providers who bridge knowledge gaps in remote areas.
The ERA...
India
Article
2024
At a critical juncture for global food systems, a recent event in Brussels spotlighted the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and biodiversity in agriculture. The discussions underscored the need for standardized approaches to measure progress and align sustainable farming with environmental goals.
Experts emphasized that NbS, including agroecology, can transform agriculture...
Article
2024
Agroecology is gaining momentum as a pathway toward sustainable agriculture in Brazil, where it has the potential to address environmental challenges and improve social equity. However, scaling up agroecological practices remains complex due to the lack of broad-scale assessments that capture their performance across diverse contexts. To bridge this gap,...
Brazil
article de journal
2023
In Ethiopia, smallholder farmers play a crucial role in food production, yet there is limited comprehensive data on how agroecology contributes to sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. A research team addressed this gap through a study commissioned by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), using the Tool for...
Ethiopia
article de journal
2024
Southern European farming regions, particularly those like Odemira in Portugal, face significant socio-economic and ecological pressures due to climate change, drought, and land degradation. These issues are exacerbated by decades of rural mismanagement and competition for scarce natural resources. To understand and address these challenges, a study in Odemira employed...
Portugal
article de journal
2023
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