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The socio-economic issues of agroecology: a scoping review
Agricultural and Food EconomicsIn recent years, agroecology has gained prominence as one of the innovative approaches to agriculture that could positively contribute to achieving sustainable food systems.
Vincenzo Fiore +6 more
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International Journal of Agricultural SustainabilityThe growing need for alternative agri-food systems has become prominent, emphasizing local alternatives that prioritize long-term socio-ecological sustainability.
Inés Gutiérrez-Briceño +8 more
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Valuation of native fruits and postcolonial thinking: a search for alternatives to development
Sustentabilidade em Debate, 2019 This research aims to identify the influence of two paradigms, namely colonial thinking and postcolonial thinking, on the valuation of native fruits, The sample was composed of six groups of farmers from the agroecology center Luta Camponesa Nucleus ...
Rodrigo Ozelame da Silva +3 more
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Insect Science, EarlyView.Abstract The sterile insect technique (SIT) plays an important role in environmentally sustainable pest management. Its effectiveness hinges on specialized genetic tools called genetic sexing strains (GSSs), which enable the production and release of sterile male insects while excluding females.
Marc F. Schetelig +2 more
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Guayule (Parthenium argentatum).: Towards a model of sustainable bio-sourced value chains that contribute to the agro-ecological transition [PDF]
, 2019 Agriculture is often pointed out as a contributor to environmental disruption. However, it offers the means to mitigate climate change and build innovative, resilient and productive agro-ecosystems.
Alami, Sophia, Boukcim, Hassan
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CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry - Plan of Work and Budget 2020 [PDF]
, 2020 There were no significant changes in 2019 to FTA’s theory of change1. FTA plans all its work on the basis of its operational priorities. These, in turn, focusresearch towards major development demands and knowledge gaps, orienting FTA towards the ...
CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry
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EuroChoices, EarlyView.Summary Agrobiodiversity is in decline. While the literature highlights the role of public policy in this process, a research gap remains concerning how policies can help reverse this trend by providing economic support to farms that value crop and varietal diversity. Based on desk research and expert interviews, this article first provides an overview
Yuna Chiffoleau +7 more
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Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Ecuador's 2008 Constitution advanced an ambitious substantive economic vision through Buen Vivir (Good Living), recognizing a plural economy which encompasses private, public and solidarity economy (SE) sectors. This paper aims to analyze public procurement programs in Ecuador, one of the flagship Buen Vivir policies for SE promotion.
Maria‐José Ruiz‐Rivera +1 more
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Agroecology and ecological engineering for pest management. Cotton protection as a case study [PDF]
, 2008 This synthesis provides an annotated guide to the thinking and publications behind the evolution of concepts in cotton pest management over the last fifty years.
Deguine, Jean-Philippe +2 more
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Agroecology and Transformative Adaptation to Climate Change
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper examines transformative adaptation to climate change through the EFICAS Project (Eco‐Friendly Intensification and Climate‐resilient Agricultural Systems) implemented across 12 upland communities in northern Laos from 2014 to 2020.
Jean‐Christophe Castella
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