Recycle agriculture has been the effective way to achieve cleaner agricultural production and sustainable utilization of agricultural resources. It is also an inevitable choice for modern agriculture to step out of developmental woes. This paper discusses the connotations, characteristics, theoretic basis and principles of recycle agriculture. The paper, especially, illustrates...

The traditional agronomy was initiated at the tide of experimental science in modern agricultural academia. Because of the apparent achievements of Industrial Revolution, the comprehensive grasp of agro-ecosystem in understanding and developing agronomic science has subsequently not been recognized. As a consequence, humanity has to confront the double crises of...

We currently face several challenges in the world: global population, food, energy and environmental crises are some examples. In this context, agricultural problems have become more acute. This paper identifies current weaknesses in ecological theory and propose future preferential actions. We identified four main weaknesses related to eco-agriculture: 1) Lack of...

Local and international literature related to agroecology has grown rapidly in recent years. This increase recognizes the fact that agricultural research and production practices guided by reductionism is in crisis and that agroecology vitality depend on cutting-edge thinking and practice. The range of agroecology considered in this study was divided...

Hedgerow patterns have been used to control soil and water loss, agricultural non-point source pollution (especially nitrogen and phosphorus from slope-farmlands) in hilly areas. A comprehensive and rational evaluation of the ecological benefits of hedgerow patterns in slope-farmlands was critical for further evaluating eco-economic and social benefits of hedgerows. This...

Evaluation of farmlands is a local-based process that requires local farmers to combine substantial indigenous farming knowledge. Local farmers are the creators, users and maintainers of their farmlands for long periods of time. This case study mapped, recorded and assessed the farmland evaluation system of local farmlands formed in the...