Agroecology Knowledge Hub

The FAO Agroecology Digest presents a round-up of news, research publications, stories from the field, and multimedia materials (and much more) worldwide. Browse the database for up-to-date resources and share additional resources and feedback by...
2024
Newsletter
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...
2024
Journal article
This article explores the potential of agroecology as a strategy for sustainable and equitable agricultural production, particularly in Africa, where food insecurity is prevalent. It highlights the uncertainty around whether...
2024
Journal article
There is a growing interest in approaches to education that can support agroecological transformations. Many grassroots and community-located initiatives, such as peasant agroecology schools, are driving agroecology forward and are...
2024
Event
The international conference 'Agriculture, biodiversity and food security: from commitments to actions' co-organized by Laval University (UL), the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (MRIF) of Quebec, the FAO...
2024
Article
The ultimate goal of this study was to conduct a deep, two-hour assessment with approximately 50 to 60 enterprises that could be considered to be agroecological. To reach this point, a wider...
2024
Report
The renewed FAO Agroecology Digest presents a round-up of news, research publications, stories from the field, multimedia materials (and much more) from around the world. Browse the database for up-to-date...
2024
Newsletter
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) signed a resolution recognizing agroecology as a strategic priority for sustainable agriculture, tourism, and natural resource policies...
2024
Article
This first issue of the renewed FAO Agroecology Digest presents a round-up of news, research publications, stories from the field, multimedia materials (and much more) from around the world. Browse the...
2024
Newsletter
The FAO Agroecology Digest presents a round-up of news, research publications, stories from the field, and multimedia materials (and much more) worldwide. This month, the GERMINATE! column features an article on...
2024
Newsletter
This video dives into how medium to large-scale farms can adopt agroecology principles. It explore the power of systems thinking in addressing key farm challenges like pests and soil ill-health....
2024
Video
The Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI) is a newly launched multistakeholder effort aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture in the Himalayan region, particularly in India, Bhutan, and Nepal. Supported by the World Future Council and IFOAM...
2024
Article
Ana Paula Santos is an urban farmer in the Penha neighbourhood of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. In the third and final episode of the "Women and Agroecology" series, the interviewee...
2024
Video
As the world celebrates World Food Day on 16 October, the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI) has made significant strides in promoting sustainable food systems in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) through a series of...
2024
Article
Based on principles and elements, agroecology is a transformative pathway towards sustainable food systems. This interactive infographic outlines the 13 principles and the 10 elements of agroecology, providing information on discovering its...
2024
Fact sheet
The PATH2DEA project, funded by Horizon Europe and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation, explores how combining digitalization with agroecology can drive sustainability in EU food and...
2024
Audio
Agroecology is identified as an important solution to increase the sustainability of agricultural and food systems. Despite the increasing number of publications assessing the socio-economic outcomes of agroecology, very few...
2024
Journal article
In recent years, discussions on food systems have shifted toward fairness, resilience, and ecological balance. Despite high global agricultural output, food insecurity persists due to systemic barriers in access rather...
2024
Journal article
This book presents the first macroeconomic scenario of a full transition to agroecology in 2050. It is for Andhra Pradesh, a state in southern India with 53 million inhabitants and...
2024
Book
Agroecology in Zimbabwe is gaining momentum thanks to the grassroots leadership of farmers like Nelson Mudzingwa, who transformed his land into a thriving ecosystem using sustainable practices. His journey began...
2024
Article