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,...
The Agroecological Intelligence project brought together agroecological farmers and growers in the UK for a series of in-depth discussions about the role of technology in their farming systems and the...
Sustainable food systems require mechanisms that assure consumers about the sustainability of agricultural production. Building on the existing literature on the impact of sustainability standards, this study is the first...
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...
This series focuses on ultra-processed food (UPF) on the African continent and explores the impacts of shifting dietary patterns, with increasing reliance on low-cost, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) globally, and in...
Across Africa, a diverse range of initiatives, from cashew plantations in Burkina Faso to wildlife conservancies in Namibia, aim to tackle land degradation while improving livelihoods. A recent study by...
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...
Postulación de la 3ra Escuela de Agroecologías del Sur: "Metodologías Organizativas para la Territorializaciones Emancipatorias", coorganizado y certificada por Alsakuy Agroecológica, Asociación Nacional de Productores Ecológicos (ANPE), Federación Nacional Sindical...
Agroecology is rapidly transforming the framework of agricultural policies in France, moving from a niche concept to a central pillar of national and regional strategies. This insightful report explores how...
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...
L’ISRA, le CIRAD, DyTAES et l’IRD organisent la 4ème conférence intensification durable à Dakar, le rendez-vous incontournable de l’agroécologie en Afrique de l’Ouest.
La conférence intensification durable (CID 2024) se tiendra...
The ‘AGROMIX Summit: Agroforestry for the Future of European Agriculture’ aims to facilitate and incentivise the adoption of Mixed Farming and Agroforestry systems under EU legislation. The one-day event will provide a stage for an...
This report provides guiding principles and actionable recommendations for policymakers to improve Food Security and Nutrition (FSN) in urban and peri-urban areas by reorienting their food systems towards better nutrition,...
What if the way we grow food could also transform how we eat? A recent study in rural Ethiopia explores this connection, shedding light on the role of agroecology in...
This report provides a comprehensive overview of diverse food webs. It documents their critical contributions to sustaining producer livelihoods, ensuring access to healthy food for the poorest populations, sustaining cultures...
In Canada and around the world, agroecology emerges as a crucial response to contemporary challenges in agriculture. This article explores the fundamental principles of agroecology, its current state in Canada,...
The FAO welcomes the resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer as an opportunity to highlight the importance of social...
The newly launched IPBES Nexus Report sheds light on the intricate connections between biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change. It highlights how these global challenges are deeply interlinked, often...
How does a consumer know if their food is agroecological? How can food producers be recognized and fairly compensated for their agroecological produce? Answering these questions lies at the heart of...
