FAO calls for transformative changes in how we produce our food, grounded in sustainable agricultural systems capable of producing healthy and nutritious food while simultaneously safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity. […]
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This publication discusses the principles of agroecology under four dimensions of sustainability – environmental, socio-cultural, economic and political – to strengthen the narrative and advocacy on agroecology. […] A transformative vision for agriculture that is based on agroecology and that is resilient, equitable and socially just, is gaining ground, including in international policy processes. […] Based on its regional seminars on agroecology held from 2015-2017, the FAO has released reports giving recommendations and key elements to guide countries in making the transition to agroecological systems. […] In Peru’s north coast, agroecology has enabled women to provide healthy and nutritious foods for their children, while ensuring farms are resilient to the impacts of climate change. […] Regenerative corn farms in the US outperform their conventional counterparts in terms of pest management, soil health and profitability. […] This article calls for Food Democracy where bottom-up citizen-led initiatives replace failing industrial food systems with genuinely sustainable ones. […] Organic hotspots in the US have a positive impact on local economic indicators, while hotspots of general agriculture show no such pattern, providing grounds for policymakers to focus on organic development to promote economic growth in rural areas. […] This collection of articles addresses key questions about how the research agenda is set in food and farming, unmasking and challenging the dominant research paradigm, and highlighting inclusive alternatives to deliver public good. […] There are several human health benefits associated with organic food production. The wider use of organic methods in conventional agriculture would therefore benefit human health, especially in reducing the levels of exposure to pesticides and antibiotic- […] |
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