Agroecology Knowledge Hub

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Agroecology plays an important role in contributing to the eradication of hunger and extreme poverty, and as a means to facilitate the transition to more productive, sustainable and inclusive food systems. Creating a greater awareness of agroecology and its advantages is an important step to help policy-makers, farmers and researchers to apply this approach to achieve a world without hunger.

The database provides a starting point to organize the existing knowledge on agroecology, collecting articles, videos, case studies, books and other important material in one place. The objective is to support policy-makers, farmers, researchers and other relevant stakeholders through knowledge exchange and knowledge transfer. The database is a ‘living process’ that is constantly being updated.

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Human Pee is Liquid Gold

Human urine, a resource often overlooked, has been a part of agricultural practices for centuries. Packed with essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, it provides a natural, effective solution for both fertilization and pest control. In this insightful video, small-scale farmers from Uganda’s Mukono district demonstrate how fermented urine enhances...
Uganda
Video
2024

Agroecology in fragile contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa

Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa has been exacerbated by geopolitical instability, climate change, resource mismanagement, and social conflicts, leaving vulnerable communities in crisis. Amid these challenges, agroecology has emerged as a promising approach to enhance the resilience of food systems and improve food security. A policy brief developed from the June...
Policy brief/paper
2024

Agroecological Learning Journey of the Sufosec Alliance

The Sufosec Alliance, a coalition of six Swiss NGOs dedicated to fostering sustainable food systems, has taken significant strides in promoting agroecological methods to combat hunger and malnutrition. Supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the alliance has focused on strengthening local food systems and empowering communities...
Article
2024

Editorial: Alternative food networks for sustainable, just, resilient and productive food systems

The globalized agri-food system is under growing scrutiny for its environmental, social, and economic shortcomings, with a consensus emerging on the urgent need for transformation toward sustainability and resilience. Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) offer promising solutions by incorporating local, indigenous, and innovative knowledge while fostering connections between food production and...
Journal article
2024

Slow yet steady, Punjab farmers pave the way for revival of organic desi cotton

In the Malwa region of Punjab, a quiet revolution is underway as farmers embrace indigenous cotton cultivation to restore soil health and counter the impacts of monocropping and chemical-intensive practices. Farmers like Balwinder Singh and Surendra Pal Singh are reintroducing traditional varieties like kaali kapas, valued for their resilience, lower...
India
Article
2024

Le delta du Mékong au Vietnam engage sa transition agroécologique

The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural powerhouse, faces mounting challenges from climate change, soil degradation, and pesticide overuse. The STAR-FARM project, supported by the FAO and the EU, is introducing agroecological practices to transform the region’s food systems. With €4.15 million in funding, this three-year initiative focuses on sustainable solutions like mixed...
Viet Nam
Article
2024
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