Today, one of the major global challenges we face is that of feeding the world. Would it be possible to solve this challenge? If yes, via what pathways? Nowadays, two paradigms come up when discussing solutions to the global food challenge. On the one hand, technical, scientific and large-scale ‘one size fits all’ solutions are offered as ‘the’ way forward. On the other hand, an increasing number of organisations, scientists, and farmers are advocating for agroecological approaches.