Agro ecologyIndia’s Journey to Agricultural Prosperity The evidence and path forward through agro ecology

This textbook shows the definition of agro ecology, some successful case studies in agro ecology practicing in India. In addition, it presents the challenges and recommendations for transition to agro ecology in India.

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Title Agro ecologyIndia’s Journey to Agricultural Prosperity The evidence and path forward through agro ecology
Description  This textbook shows the definition of agro ecology, some successful case studies in agro ecology practicing in India. In addition, it presents the challenges and recommendations for transition to agro ecology in India.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Equity
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Natural farming
  • Organic agriculture
  • Permaculture
  • Compost
  • Integrated pest management
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil health
  • Soil protection
  • Market access
  • Cash crop
  • Income
  • Production costs
  • Food safety
  • Human health
  • Nutrient
  • Certification
  • Participatory guarantee system
  • Yield increase
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
  • Intercropping
  • Climate change
  • Drought
  • Ecosystem resilience
  • Equity
  • Heritage
  • Knowledge intensive
  • Local knowledge
  • Traditional knowledge
Contributing organisations  ORGANIC INDIA and UPLIFT
Author  Christopher Bradburn, Anna da Costa
Year 2015
Type of document Factsheet
Language English
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Country India
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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