Agroecology and Organic
What is agroecology?
The AEEU understanding:
As a science, it gives priority to action research, holistic and participatory approaches, and trans disciplinarity that is inclusive of different knowledge systems.
As a practice, it is based on sustainable use of local renewable resources, local farmers’ knowledge and priorities, wise use of biodiversity to provide ecosystem services and resilience, and solutions that provide multiple benefits (environmental, economic, social) from local to global.
As a movement, it defends smallholders and family farming, farmers and rural communities, food sovereignty, local and short food supply chains, diversity of indigenous seeds and breeds, healthy and quality food....encompassing the whole food system
Autor: Dr. Marcos Lana.
Organización: Agroecology Europe
Año: 2022
País(es): European Union
Cobertura geográfica: Unión Europea
Tipo: Hoja informativa
Texto completo disponible en: https://zenodo.org/record/6941587
Idioma utilizado para los contenidos: English