This module examines crop production practices through an analysis of the cropping system's capacity for ecological self-regulation, species and varietal diversity, and crop adaptation to local conditions.
Contribution to resilience
Crop production based on agroecological principles strengthens the resilience of farming households by improving the sustainability and stability of cropping systems. The diversity of crop species and varieties, crop associations and rotations, and integration with a livestock production system help reduce the risks associated with pests, climatic hazards and market fluctuations, and promote symbiosis within the system. These approaches enhance soil fertility, optimize the use of natural resources and ensure more regular and resilient food production. In this way, they help secure livelihoods while protecting the environment.
Collected information
- Types of crop production systems
- Presence of seasonal and perennial crops
- Species and varieties grown
- Yields
- Irrigation
- Intercropping
- Crop rotation
- Crop-livestock association
- Diversity of seed sources
- Ability of household to purchase seeds
- Yield trends
- Impact of climate change on plant species
- Gender of household member in charge of crop production
- Pre- and post-harvest losses
- Satisfaction with quantity and diversity of species cultivated
