In a planet under polycrisis, the challenge is to transition from agroecosystems based on external inputs to one dependent on ecological processes – such as agroecology, which can improve crop productivity and resilience. […]
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This study in China demonstrates the benefits of diversified cropping systems, namely, improved grain and protein yields, soil health and livelihoods, along with greenhouse gas emission reductions. […] Governments are called to mobilise finance for the large-scale transitions needed towards climate-friendly food and farming, based on agroecology. […] Agricultural diversification in rice production can enhance rice economy, biodiversity and pest control while maintaining soil fertility, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration and yield. […] This briefing highlights the pivotal role of agricultural biodiversity as integral to agroecology and just transitions in food and agricultural systems. […] True cost accounting study of the Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming system finds that it led to greater economic, environmental, social and health benefits than conventional systems. […] This study in Kenya finds that the “push-pull” system increases yields and is resilient against pest adaptation over time. […] The industrial food system is in crisis. We need a completely new recipe to address hunger and build resilience. […] Agroecology strengthens resilience of smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. […] Heirloom seeds and agroecology bring multiple benefits to semi-arid regions in Brazil. […] |
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