Small-scale farmers feed the world, but we are at a breaking point
Agroecological approaches promote more diverse food production, a reduction in the use of harmful chemical inputs, and the creation of farmer cooperatives with strong connections to local markets. The expertise accumulated by farmers over generations, and the conclusion of the International Panel on Climate Change, is that it is exactly these kinds of approaches that are key to maintaining food security in a changing climate, as well as reducing the climate and environmental impacts of the food we eat.
Title of publication: Context
Author: Estrella Penunia
Organization: Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development
Year: 2022
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://www.context.news/just-transition/opinion/small-scale-farmers-feed-the-world-but-we-are-at-a-breaking-point
Content language: English