Mainstreaming AgroecologyImplications for Global Food and Farming Systems

Informe CAFS members and other members who work for change in the farming production, research and policy arenas about agroecology.In the first instance, this discussion paper brings a general presentation of agroecology. Then, it presents agroecological principles and practices. One part of the document is attributed to the barriers to mainstreaming agroecology. To finish that document, the priority areas for policy, research and practice are presented.

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Title  Mainstreaming AgroecologyImplications for Global Food and Farming Systems
Description Informe CAFS members and other members who work for change in the farming production, research and policy arenas about agroecology.In the first instance, this discussion paper brings a general presentation of agroecology. Then, it presents agroecological principles and practices. One part of the document is attributed to the barriers to mainstreaming agroecology. To finish that document, the priority areas for policy, research and practice are presented.
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 Discussion Paper
Language English
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Country Global
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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