From managing transitions towards building movements of affect: Advancing agroecological practices and transformation in Brazil

Berg, Leonardo van den; Teixeira, Heitor Mancini; Behagel, Jelle; Verschoor, Gerard; Turnhout, Esther; Cardoso, Irene Maria; Botelho, Maria Izabel Vieira

doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2022.02.011

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“…This literature emphasizes the remarkable capacities and creativity of family farmers in building post‐productivist, territorialized reproduction strategies in contexts of growing commodification and vulnerability. Taking an actor‐oriented approach, van der Ploeg (2010, 2018) and van der Berg et al (2022) make an outstanding contribution to this debate through the concept of ‘autonomy’. In this sense, they employ the terms ‘resistance of the third kind’ or ‘fight for existence’ to refer to the family farmers' struggle for autonomy, which manifests itself through a wide range of heterogeneous and increasingly interlinked practices through which family farmers position themselves as being distinctly different from capitalist modes of being.…”

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“…The role of family farmers' agency in both resisting the corporate‐led intensification pathway of rural change and building a different way of life is a subject that stands out. In this respect, the role of agroecology and the peasant way of farming in constituting potential emancipatory alternatives through the construction of differential family farming‐based agroecological agrarian and food justice transition is highlighted (Akram‐Lodhi, 2021; Giraldo & Rosset, 2018; Nicholls & Altieri, 2018; van der Berg et al, 2022; van der Ploeg, 2020).…”

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Family farmers' strategies to develop autonomy through agroecological and solidarity economy practices: The case of BioVida in the Ecuadorian Andes

Villalba-Eguiluz

Latorre

Jiménez

2023

Journal of Agrarian Change

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Considering the global restructuring affecting agrarian landscapes, we build on the concept of autonomy proposed by van der Ploeg and colleagues (but extended and critically complemented) to analyse how family farmers can build this autonomy to face rural capitalist tendencies and maintain their activities and identity. We offer insights from a case study in the Ecuadorian Andes, the BioVida organization that is linked to agroecological and social and solidarity economy movements. Our findings show that family farming autonomy is not being achieved homogeneously for the whole household but must be analysed through an intersectional approach. Furthermore, there are simultaneous processes to achieve different degrees of autonomy and (inter‐)dependency, which are co‐constitutive along gender and age lines and are conditioned by structural constraints. Therefore, for our case study area, agribusiness and family farming processes and spaces seem to operate co‐constitutively rather than antagonistically in practical terms. Agroecology‐based achievements so far act as a localized buffer against adversity rather than an emancipative territorial project of autonomy.

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Family farmers' strategies to develop autonomy through agroecological and solidarity economy practices: The case of BioVida in the Ecuadorian Andes

Villalba-Eguiluz

Latorre

Jiménez

2023

Journal of Agrarian Change

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The role of the state for managing voluntary food sustainability standards democratically

Sanderson Bellamy,

Gomes,

Mülling Neutzling

et al. 2023

Journal of Rural Studies

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Agroecology: A Promising Path Towards the Sustainable Transition of Food Systems

Martins,

Pereira,

Coelho

et al. 2024

RGSA

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Objective: Uncover the transformative potential of agroecology in shaping sustainable food systems, with a particular focus on its pivotal role in transitioning from conventional systems to sustainable practices rooted in agroecological principles. Theoretical Framework: The current scenario presents alternatives to industrial agriculture, which prioritizes mass food production for global markets. In this context, agroecology emerges as a beacon of hope, championing short marketing circuits, fair trade, and a deep respect for local culture and the environment. The sharing of agroecological experiences, particularly in the context of family farming, offers a promising path toward agricultural systems that diverge from the traditional industrial model. Method: The systematic review used scientific articles published between 2011 and 2023, selected from the Web of Science and ScienceDirect databases. Results and Discussion: Agroecological production systems present themselves as a viable alternative to industrial agriculture, demonstrating that agroecological principles have the potential to promote healthier and more sustainable agri-food systems. Family farming plays a crucial role in this context, meeting the goals of agroecology. Research Implications: It highlights the promising role of agroecology in promoting family farming by achieving sustainable food production and supporting the demand for healthier foods. Originality/Value: This paper contributes to understanding the relationship between agroecology and agri-food systems, providing insights into agroecological practices, including sustainability in food production.

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From managing transitions towards building movements of affect: Advancing agroecological practices and transformation in Brazil

Cited by 3 publications

References 62 publications

Family farmers' strategies to develop autonomy through agroecological and solidarity economy practices: The case of BioVida in the Ecuadorian Andes

Family farmers' strategies to develop autonomy through agroecological and solidarity economy practices: The case of BioVida in the Ecuadorian Andes

The role of the state for managing voluntary food sustainability standards democratically

Agroecology: A Promising Path Towards the Sustainable Transition of Food Systems

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