FED UP NOW'S THE TIME TO INVEST IN AGRO-ECOLOGY

This document views the concept of agro ecology, benefits of agro ecology in multiple areas, and recommendations for new investment and support to scale up smallholder focused agro ecology to help tackle poverty, hunger, and climate change.

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Title FED UP NOW'S THE TIME TO INVEST IN AGRO-ECOLOGY
Description  This document views the concept of agro ecology, benefits of agro ecology in multiple areas, and recommendations for new investment and support to scale up smallholder focused agro ecology to help tackle poverty, hunger, and climate change.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Animal health
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
  • Supportive policies
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Organic agriculture
  • System of rice intensification
  • Free range
  • Allelopathy
  • Compost
  • Integrated pest management
  • Organic manure
  • Biomass
  • Crop rotation
  • Green manure
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil health
  • Soil quality
  • Income
  • Human health
  • Nutrient
  • Seasonal food
  • Yield increase
  • Food security
  • Sustainable livelihood
  • Bee keeping
  • Biodiversity
  • Intercropping
  • Adaptation to climate change
  • Climate change
  • Climate resilience
  • Drought
  • Ecosystem resilience
  • Vulnerability
  • Land management
  • Sustainable land management
  • Cooperative
  • Equity
  • Participatory plant breeding
  • Local knowledge
  • Traditional knowledge
Contributing organisations  INTENT
Author  Alex Wijeratna
Year 2012
Type of document Factsheet
Language English
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Country Asia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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