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Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International DevelopmentThe sustainability of modern agricultural production techniques is questioned due to reasons such as environmental pollution, loss of biodiversity and dependence on chemical inputs.
Merve Mürüvvet Dağ, Hasan Yilmaz
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Rural Social Movements and Agroecology: Context, Theory, and Process
Ecology and Society, 2012 Rural social movements have in recent years adopted agroecology and diversified farming systems as part of their discourse and practice. Here, we situate this phenomenon in the evolving context of rural spaces that are increasingly disputed between ...
Peter M. Rosset +1 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Farming systems of high natural and cultural value represent approximately 30% of farmlands in the European Union and are associated with a high species and habitat diversity and/or the presence of species of European conservation concern. This study aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on the assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem ...
Elsa Varela +4 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Volunteers have been involved in nature observations for decades through citizen science initiatives, providing large data sets as well as problem identification that allow a more complete understanding of many natural phenomena. Although communication is a core component in citizen science, the key factors that determine its effectiveness in ...
Kristiina Gibson +18 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.‘Greening’ is often depicted as an inherently benevolent practice, turning arid stretches of land into arable and fertile plots. However, by considering a longer history of place and taking archival records into account, such transformations are rendered more complex and, often, more fraught.
Zsuzsanna Ihar
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Agroecology represents a paradigm for just transitions in food systems amidst global ecological, economic, and health related crises. It has gained international prominence and legitimacy in the realms of science, practice, and social movements. Based on principles developed through the study of peasant agriculture and indigenous and regional foodways,
Colin R. Anderson +2 more
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Development and adoption of Kernza—A perennial grain crop for sustainable agriculture
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Annual cereal grains account for ~50% of human food calories, but cultivation of these crops has resulted in major environmental and social issues worldwide. For nearly three decades, researchers have been breeding intermediate wheatgrass—a perennial cool‐season grass—to serve as the world's first commercial‐scale perennial grain crop to improve ...
Jessica L. Gutknecht +15 more
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Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Weed spatial patterns and temporal stability were shaped by species life forms and the cropping systems implemented in the plots. Weed aggregation was more pronounced in conservation agriculture and among perennials. Patch stability was primarily governed by species life form and was stronger among perennials. Abstract BACKGROUND The aggregated spatial
Gal Rozenberg +3 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Temporary migrant workers (TMW) in the agrifood system face social determinants of health (SDoH) that contribute to health inequities. Despite their dual residency, the potential of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to support the health of TMW remains underexamined.
Théa Demmers +4 more
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"There Will Be No Agroecology Without Feminism": The Brazilian Case
Sustentabilidade em Debate, 2014 The vital contribution of smallholders’ production to agroecosystems and to food security leads to the valorisation of agroecology. However, a gender perspective is usually lacking when talking about those issues.
Héloïse Prévost +2 more
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