This book aims to support the process of urban agriculture research by providing theoretical and practical insights on the integration of urban agriculture in public space development – addressing its well-being impacts, design, organization, educational contexts, and urban planning aspects.

Early evidence from AFSA’s ongoing investigation suggests that the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has shifted its focus from field-level interventions to a more insidious approach that prioritises influencing agricultural policy across the continent. While AGRA’s efforts may claim to be supporting agricultural development, the evidence gathered...

For centuries, small farmers in Mexico and Central America have relied on an ancient agricultural practice called "milpa," which traces back to the Maya civilization. This system, known as the Three Sisters, involves planting maize, beans, and squash together. Scientists have long understood the synergy: beans enrich the soil with...

Making silage is a method of preserving and storing green feed through anaerobic fermentation (without oxygen). Silage can be made from a diversity of forage materials and stored for periods when feeds are less available or farmers busy with other activities. This technical guide highlights the usage, impacts and step-by-step guide...

Composting manure using biological products is a natural way to decompose animal and plant waste into nutrient-rich organic matter that plants can easily absorb within weeks. This eco-friendly process not only reduces unpleasant odors and harmful bacteria but also minimizes the presence of disease-causing germs and parasites. By using compost, you...

As an emergent glotopolitical field in Latin America, Agroecology offers a critical and sustainable guide about agrifood systems. Its conversion into a food global agenda by FAO underlined a unique, glocal and social experiment because it is trying to organize local agriculture skills towards Agroecology production. All of this implied certain concequence...