Mainstreaming Agroecology Implications for Global Food and Farming Systems

In 2010, the Centre for Agroecology and Food Security (CAFS) was established to undertake applied research and education on agroecology as the underlying paradigm of sustainable agriculture. This approach is required not only to ensure that all the peoples of the world are fed, but also for humanity to avoid destroying the life support system and renewable resources upon which it depends. Whilst the term ‘agroecology’ has been increasingly used in international circles over the past two decades, it is less used and not well-understood in the UK, even within the alternative agricultural movements. Therefore this discussion paper was written to inform not only the CAFS multidisciplinary team, but also the very broad audience of people and organisations working for change in the farming production, research and policy arenas.

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Title  Mainstreaming Agroecology Implications for Global Food and Farming Systems
Description In 2010, the Centre for Agroecology and Food Security (CAFS) was established to undertake applied research and education on agroecology as the underlying paradigm of sustainable agriculture. This approach is required not only to ensure that all the peoples of the world are fed, but also for humanity to avoid destroying the life support system and renewable resources upon which it depends. Whilst the term ‘agroecology’ has been increasingly used in international circles over the past two decades, it is less used and not well-understood in the UK, even within the alternative agricultural movements. Therefore this discussion paper was written to inform not only the CAFS multidisciplinary team, but also the very broad audience of people and organisations working for change in the farming production, research and policy arenas.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Equity
  • Supportive policies
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Biodynamic agriculture
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Organic agriculture
  • Permaculture
  • Compost
  • Integrated pest management
  • Biomass
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil health
  • Soil quality
  • Market access
  • Income
  • Production costs
  • Human health
  • Nutrient
  • Seasonal food
  • Certification
  • Yield increase
  • Food security
  • Food processing
  • Urban agriculture
  • Biodiversity
  • Intercropping
  • Grassland
  • Habitat
  • Climate change
  • Drought
  • Renewable energy
  • Vulnerability
  • Land management
  • Equity
  • Food access
  • Participatory plant breeding
  • Heritage
  • Local knowledge
Contributing organisations Centre for Agroecology and Food Security (CAFS)
Author Wibbelmann, M., Schmutz, U., Wright, J., Udall, D., Rayns, F., Kneafsey, M., Trenchard, L., Bennett, J. and Lennartsson, M.
Year 2013
Type of document Brief
Language English
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Country Global
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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