Agroecology

Agroecology: a starting point

An introduction to agroecology and why knowledge needs to fit local contexts.

Agroecology: a starting point
Publisher
FAO
Language
English
Type
External resource

About this resource

FAO’s overview introduces agroecology as an approach that connects ecological and social questions in agriculture and food systems. It emphasizes locally adapted knowledge and the role of producers.

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Connect it with local practice

Use this overview to start a discussion about your own farm: which decisions depend on local soil, water, labor, and community experience?

Questions to take to the field

  • Which practices already work well locally?
  • What would need to change for a new approach to fit the farm?

Resource summary and discussion prompts prepared by Dassatek. Original research and guidance remain with the named publisher.

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