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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.

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In situ conservation of agrobiodiversity carried out by traditional family farmers in a mountainous region of Brazil

Efforts to preserve local agrobiodiversity in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo, Brazil, have highlighted the importance of Creole seed conservation among family farmers. A participatory research initiative worked closely with these communities to understand how their farming systems and practices contribute to preserving traditional seed varieties. Key contributors to this...
Brazil
Journal article
2024

Editorial: How much fossil fuels are there in our food chains?

Modern food systems are deeply intertwined with fossil fuel use, a hidden reality that often escapes our attention. From the diesel in tractors to synthetic fertilizers, plastic packaging, and food transportation, nearly 15% of global fossil fuel consumption fuels the journey from field to fork. This dependency raises critical questions...
Article
2025

Crop diversification for pollinator conservation

A recent study highlights how crop diversification can support pollinator biodiversity in intensive agricultural landscapes. Practices like intercropping, cultivating flowering and novel crops, and reducing field sizes enhance floral resources and landscape connectivity, benefiting pollinators throughout their active periods. While not all species may benefit equally, these measures offer a...
Journal article
2025

Farming for the future: Understanding factors enabling the adoption of diversified farming systems

A global meta-analysis has shed light on the factors influencing the adoption of diversified farming practices, offering valuable insights for fostering sustainable agriculture. By reviewing 154 peer-reviewed studies across 42 countries, the research highlights the critical role of access to knowledge, social capital, and farmers’ attitudes in driving adoption. These...
Journal article
2024

Farmer movement oversight of the Mexican Government’s scaled-up fertilizer program

This article explores how national policies aimed at promoting food self-sufficiency can also support agroecological transitions, using Mexico as a case study. Mexico’s recent agricultural priorities have shifted towards rainfed smallholders, aligning food self-sufficiency goals with agroecological principles. However, funding for conventional agriculture, including a program delivering free chemical fertilizers...
Mexico
Journal article
2025

Murang’a County Government Enacts an Agro Ecology Policy And ACT

Murang’a County Government in collaboration with Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) and partners has enacted into law The Murang’a Agroecology Policy 2022-2032 and The Murang’a County Agro Ecology Development Act, 2022. The Act promotes use of organic farming practices and production of organic products. The county recognizes that by eating...
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