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Special Issue "Reconnecting People with Nature through Agriculture"
There is an urgent need to reconnect society with the sustainable use of agroecosystems by fostering resilient social-ecological systems, emphasizing the links between the functioning of natural systems and human well-being, and stressing the benefits that people derive from them.
This Special Issue of ‘’Agriculture’’ belonging to the section "Agricultural Systems and...
2022
Artículo
A research agenda for scaling up agroecology in European countries
A profound transformation of agricultural production methods has become unavoidable due to the increase in the world’s population, and environmental and climatic challenges. Agroecology is now recognized as a challenging model for agricultural systems, promoting their diversification and adaptation to environmental and socio-economic contexts, with consequences for the entire agri-food...
European Union
2022
Artículo de blog
Emerging avenues in Agroecology Education
Agroecology is not new. It is based on traditional ecological knowledge and can be found in family farmers’ practices, in grassroots social movements for sustainability and the public policies of various countries around the world. However, the education on agroecology has been largely in an informal manner. Given the challenges...
India
2022 - Leisa India
Artículo de blog
Adapt or starve – UN Agricultural Fund calls for urgent climate finance for small-scale farmers
With the negative impacts of climate change becoming more frequent and severe, including devastating droughts and floods affecting the poorest rural communities in the Horn of Africa, Pakistan, and most recently Nigeria, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is calling for urgent and increased financing to support hundreds of...
2022 - IFAD
Artículo
Multiscapes and Urbanisation: The Case for Spatial Agroecology
The two most significant signatures of the Anthropocene—agriculture and urbanisation—have yet to be studied synoptically. The term periurban is used to describe territory where the urbanising trend of the planet extends into multiscapes. A periurban praxis is required that spatially reconciles urbanisation and agriculture, simultaneously permitting urban growth and the...
2022
Artículo de blog
Weaving a classroom of hope in the farm
Many passionate farmers are giving back to the society by sharing their knowledge and experience on growing food in an eco-friendly manner. This is how knowledge got passed from generation to generation, traditionally. But, present day farmers are moving a step ahead by integrating the modern technology and social media,...
India
2022 - Leisa India
Artículo
Farms in transition: agroecological farming giving families an edge in the face of declining agricultural productivity and climate stress in Bikita, Zimbabwe
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...
Zimbabwe
2022 - Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
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Georgian red wheat bread revives tradition and sparks agritourism potential
Building on its rich gastronomic traditions, cultural heritage and striking scenery, Georgia’s ambition is to become a top sustainable agritourism destination in the region in the next decade.
To help make that happen, FAO and the EBRD are partnering with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the Georgian National...
Georgia
2022 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Vídeo
ECOCIDADE: Urban Project in São Paulo, Brazil
The project "The City Needs Agroecology" has been conducted since 2021 in Brasilandia, northwest of Sao Paulo. The objective of the project is to improve the agroecological transition in order to foster local initiatives in public and community areas toward a circular food system.
This video of the project entitled ''Ecocidade''...
Brazil
2022 - A Cidade Precisa de Você
Artículo de revista especializada
Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems and Biocultural Heritage: Addressing Indigenous Priorities Using Decolonial and Interdisciplinary Research Approaches
The food systems and territories of Indigenous Peoples sustain much of the world’s biodiversity, cultivated and wild, through agroecological practices rooted in Indigenous cosmovision and cultural and spiritual values. These food systems have a critical role to play in sustainability transformations but are widely threatened and have received limited research...
China - India - Kenya
2022 - International Institute for Environment and Development
Artículo de blog
Quand les paysans Indiens passent au bio, le pari de l’agroécologie
Dans les campagnes de l’Andhra Pradesh, cet Etat agricole du sud-est qui a lancé depuis 2018 le plus grand programme d’agroécologie au monde. Près d’un million de paysans y sont déjà passés au "natural farming", délaissant OGM, pesticides, fongicides, et engrais chimiques.
India
2022 - https://www.franceinter.fr
Vídeo
#IGrowYourFood in 2022!
The international action day is back! On 14 September, organic and agroecological farmers around the world will take to social media to share their work, the challenges they face, and how we can support them. While #IGrowYourFood is a moment for farmers, everyone’s invited to the conversation—and to help amplify their voices!
2022 - IFoam Organics
Acto
Farmer Field Schools for the agroecological transition
This webinar shared the findings of joint work by FAO, CIRAD (Centre International de Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement) and the NGO AVSF (Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières), illustrated with three examples of field school programmes from Togo, Mali and India.
2022 - FAO, CIRAD, AVSF
Artículo
Technological Alternative for the Management of Agro-Industrial Waste Via Anaerobic Digestion: Sugarcane, Cheese Whey, and Slaughter Residues
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows waste management. For this process to be carried out correctly, an appropriate inoculum is required to degrade organic matter to produce biogas and digestate. However, in rural areas of developing countries, an inoculum from an anaerobic treatment plant is not available. In...
Colombia
2022 - Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (AGROSAVIA)
Artículo de blog
Food and livelihood security in urban-rural hinterlands
Peri-urban areas are not ‘waiting rooms’ for entry into urban areas. A fundamental change in mindsets is needed, to prevent further land-use changes and unregulated construction activities. The situation can be better managed by promoting and maintaining multifunctional green spaces and also peri-urban agriculture. The initiative of co creation of...
India
2022 - Leisa India
Acto
Everything You Need to Know About BIOFACH 2022
At the BIOFACH Congress, farmers, retailers, scientists, entrepreneurs and processors will come together with economists, activists and policymakers to delve deep into the future of the organic sector. We’ll take part both as speakers and organisers, representing the voices of our members. IFOAM Organics Europe will also contribute to the programme with several...
European Union
2022 - Ifoam Organics, BOLW, FKM
Acto
The 31st International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022)
« Horticulture for a world in transition ».
Taking benefits from this new context, the organizing committee is preparing an unprecedented IHC in a hybrid version, which will focus on three priorities:1) to host an outstanding scientific event,2) to reinforce the links between research, education and industry, and3) to enhance the links between Southern and...
France
2022
Prácticas
Methodological recommendations to better evaluate the effects of farmer field schools mobilized to support agroecological transitions
Methodological recommendations to better evaluate the effects of farmer field schools mobilized to support agroecological transitionsThe Farmer Field School (FFS) approach, based on group experimentation of innovative practices and/or farming systems, is in line with participatory farm advisory efforts. This approach has an ambitious goal: strengthening farmers’ skills so that...
2022 - AVSF CIRAD FAO
Artículo de blog
Greener pastures: Can ancient eco-engineering help fix our degraded landscapes?
Land management is one of the key issues facing the planet in the 21st century. As a result of climate change droughts are becoming longer and more intense and severe flooding is getting worse. Land degradation due to human activity and extreme weather is increasing the spread of deserts, reducing biodiversity, making it harder for...
2022
Informe
Comment utiliser la démarche champ-école pour accompagner les transitions agroécologiques des agricultures familiales des pays du Sud?
Recommandations pour les facilitateur.rice.s des champs-écoles, concepteur.rice.s et responsables de projet de développement agricole
Le champ-école est une démarche participative de formation et de conseil, basée sur l’expérimentation collective de systèmes de culture innovants. La mise en œuvre des champs-écoles permet aux agriculteur·rice·s de mener des activités (formation au champ par...
Burkina Faso - Togo
2022 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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