What are the 5 principles of agroecology?

The five FAO principles for Sustainable Food and Agriculture are: 1) improving efficiency in the use of resources; 2) conserving, protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems; 3) protecting and improving rural livelihoods, equity and social well-being; 4) enhancing the resilience of people, communities and ecosystems; 5 …

What are the core principles of agroecology?

What are the 7 principles of ecological farming?

Greenpeace’s 7 principles for sustainable agriculture

• Supply chain. Ecological Farming supports a world where producers and consumers, not corporations, control the food chain.
• Food sovereignty.
• Food production and consumption.
• Biodiversity.
• Soil fertility.
• Ecological pest management.
• Strengthen agriculture.

What is the concept of agroecology?

Agroecology is the study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems. Bringing ecological principles into agroecosystems could suggest novel management approaches that would not be considered otherwise.

What are the principles and practices of agroecology?

Agroecology is: •A scientific research approach2involving the holistic study of agro-ecosystems and food systems, •A set of principles and practices that enhances the resilience

What are the four dimensions of agroecology?

We decided to split the different principles into the four dimensions of sustainability: environmental, socio-cultural, economic and political. We believe it is a good way to capture the complexity and multi-dimensional aspect of agroecology.

Is the concept of agroecology a new invention?

Agroecology is not a new invention. It can be identified in scientific literature since the 1920s, and has found expression in family farmers’ practices, in grassroots social movements for sustainability and the public policies of various countries around the world.

Why is agroecology important to the FAO vision?

Integral to FAO’s Common Vision for Sustainable Food and Agriculture1, agroecology is a key part of the global response to this climate of instability, offering a unique approach to meeting significant increases in our food needs of the future while ensuring no one is left behind.