Agroecology is an approach that seeks to improve the integration of food systems through environmentally sustainable production systems. This paper explores the key practices considered to define agroecological farming in Bikita District of Masvingo in Zimbabwe. It reviewed the literature on agroecology and presented a criterion that informed analysis to...

The agrifood systems of today are affected by multiple challenges that if not properly addressed, may lead to significant environmental, social, and economic impacts on farmer and consumer communities around the world. There is a global consensus that business-as-usual is not an option. Complex issues require innovative and sustainable solutions,...

Growing climate crisis, continuous cropping tends to deplete soil nutrient reserves that requires replenishment with essential macro and micronutrients along with nutrient recycling of livestock-based systems to enhance plant nutrition while promoting environmental stewardship. In addition, the extinction of agro-biodiversity and highly volatile markets have raised stern fears for achieving...

The Ministries of Agriculture of Cuba and São Tomé and Príncipe signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in agroecology and development activities with other members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries Community (CPLP). In this context, and with the aim of strengthening the capacities of Cuban technicians, farmers and...

Around the world, food systems are struggling to provide healthy, diversified diets for all. At the same time, sustainable farming practices that ensure environmental health as well as social well-being urgently need to be implemented. To address these challenges, agroecology is on the rise around the world. Agroecology is a promising integrated...

This webinar will explore the critical role that agroecology entrepreneurs and territorial markets play in scaling up agroecology and fortifying a powerful multi-sector agroecology movement. Partners from Africa and Latin America will share their strategies to engage and support producers, processors, vendors, and consumers of agroecological products as well as...