The FAO's Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme recently held a workshop on the fusion of traditional knowledge and innovation in agriculture. Representatives from GIAHS sites in the Philippines, Morocco, Brazil, Bangladesh, Italy, Japan, and Spain shared experiences on how combining ancient agricultural practices with modern technologies can enhance biodiversity...

This article highlights the use of weaver ants as a natural pest control method in organic cashew plantations, specifically at the ASSET Project's flagship site in Rovieng district, Cambodia. Weaver ants, often called "farmers' friends," protect crops like cashews from pests, forming part of Agroecological Crop Protection (ACP). ACP integrates agroecology, Integrated...

The article highlights the urgent need for transforming global food systems due to the social and environmental problems caused by intensified agriculture, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Agroecology, which integrates sustainable farming practices with environmental conservation, is gaining attention as a solution to these challenges. It aligns with...

The current urbanization model contributes to climate change, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and disconnection from nature, leading to unsustainable and unhealthy diets. A comprehensive transformation of urban and agricultural policies is essential to achieve sustainable urbanization. Agroecological urbanism offers a promising solution by addressing climate challenges, promoting soil regeneration, conserving...

Urban and peri-urban lands have potential for local, sustainable food production, but their soils are often degraded or unsafe due to human activity. This study examines how compost made from urban and industrial organic waste can help restore soil for agroecological farming. Conducted in Rosario, Argentina, five types of compost were...

Para facilitar una transición de la agricultura convencional, es imperativo fortalecer los vínculos entre la política y la agroecología. La agroecología no debe entenderse sólo como el resultado de una serie de propiedades físicas y biológicas porque también refleja relaciones socioculturales de poder. Por lo que para promover una transición...