Agroecology
—the conceptual application of ecological knowledge to the design and management of sustainable agro-ecosystems. It is a holistic approach to agriculture and the development of food systems based on traditional knowledge, alternative visions, and local experiences. Overall, linking ecology, culture, economics, and society to ensure sustainable agricultural production, healthy environments, and resilient farming communities.
Methods of Agroecological Implementation
Bamboo
Cultivation
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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Implications of Agroecology on Society
Incentives recycling of biomass within an agro-ecosystem
Invest in smallholders for agroecological improvement
of soil and water conditions
Avoid reckless introduction of GMOs or other emerging technologies
Ensure biological heterogeneity and diversity at the landscape and farm level
Protect indigenous people and peasants' rights to select, domesticate, breed, exchange and use native species of crops and livestock varieties
Recognize women's central roles in agricultural and food systems; revitalize rural economies, minority cultures as well as marginalized livelihood practices
Prioritize the use of natural resources such as land and water for local food, energy and water security