New Dimensions in Agroecology for Developing a Biological Approach to Crop Production

Clements, David R.; Shrestha, Anil

doi:10.1300/j411v11n01_01

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“…Here, agroecology as a concept is discussed beyond farm-level analysis and immediate biophysical impacts at the farm and field to include how all the elements of a food production-distributionconsumption system come together and interact with one another (Dalgaard et al, 2003;Francis et al, 2003;Clements & Shrestha, 2004; United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2007). Subsequently, the emphasis shifted to food sovereignty and the right to food, without losing the sustainable production and food system components (De Schutter, 2011;FAO, 2014;Edwards, 2017).…”

Section: Agroecology and Farming Systems In Nigeriamentioning

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Modeling Crop Production under Climate Change in Southeast Nigeria: Agroecology as a Response

Ume¹,

Onah²,

Ume³

et al. 2022

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Nations of the world have seen unprecedented changes in climate variables in recent decades. But it is unclear to what extent climate change has impacted and will impact food systems in some developing regions, and how policymakers can frame an approach to encouraging adaptation and advancing climate-smart agriculture. Many studies attempting to link agroecology to climate change adaptation do so without understanding the potential of Agroecology not only to mitigate climate change – which is the weak response – but to reverse its impact and ‘climate proof’ our food systems. By modeling the near and far future impacts of climate change on crop production, we showed how climate will impact crop production under two crop production systems (agroecology and non-agroecology production systems). The overarching aim is to derive sustainable development strategies and lessons for policymakers and climate researchers - essential components of environment and Agricultural development. Using case studies from Nigeria, we observed that transitioning to agroecology, even at the farm level also transforms farm designs, thereby affecting their overall food and nutrition status. The result showed that the use of agroecology management practices not only reduces the impact of climate change in the near future but will also lead to increased crop yield in the future. The finding suggests that to feed the over 400 million projected population of Nigeria by 2050, the use of agroecological practices will be a better alternative to the conventional farming methods. To advance the use of agroecological farming methods, governments at every level in Nigeria need to mainstream organic agriculture in national government policies. This is important as it will not only address climate change impacts but also hunger and poverty.

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Section: Agroecology and Farming Systems In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Modeling Crop Production under Climate Change in Southeast Nigeria: Agroecology as a Response

Ume¹,

Onah²,

Ume³

et al. 2022

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“…En varios textos se repite la afirmación de que el diseño agroecológico debe buscar la creación de agroecosistemas que se asemejen a los ecosistemas silvestres nativos de la región (Clements & Shrestha, 2004;Wojtkowski, 2006). Esta afirmación puede llamarse el principio de biomímesis, y puede decirse que se corresponde a la siguiente proposición enunciada por Gliessman (2007, p. 300):…”

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Propuesta de unos principios generales para la ciencia de la agroecología: una reflexión

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2017

Rev. Lasallista Investig.

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ResumenDiversos autores han presentado a la agroecología como una ciencia que se funda en principios. No obstante, no existe un consenso alrededor de cuáles son y algunos de los que son formulados no se corresponden con lo que es un principio científico, mientras otros no están redactados de manera adecuada impidiendo determinar de manera clara cuáles son los presupuestos básicos a partir de los cuales se estructura toda la teoría agroecología. Por este motivo, se realizó una revisión crítica de los diversos principios que se han planteado en la teoría y se formularon siete principios generales que pueden operar como un centro firme que permita avanzar en la consolidación de la agroecología. Key words: sustainable agriculture, biomimicry, agroecological principles, biodiversity. Proposta de princípios gerais para a ciência da agroecologia: uma reflexão ResumoVários autores apresentaram agroecologia como uma ciência baseada em princípios. No entanto, não há consenso em torno do que são e alguns dos que são formulados não correspondem ao que é um princípio científico, enquanto outros não são elaborados de forma adequada, evitando a determinação clara dos orçamentos básicos com base em que é estruturada toda a teoria da agroecologia. Por esta razão, foi feita uma revisão crítica dos vários princípios que foram levantados na teoria e foram formulados sete princípios gerais que podem funcionar como um centro firme que permite o progresso na consolidação da agroecologia.

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Agroecology as a Response to Sustainable Development Under Climate Change in Southeast Nigeria

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New Dimensions in Agroecology for Developing a Biological Approach to Crop Production

Cited by 7 publications

References 68 publications

Modeling Crop Production under Climate Change in Southeast Nigeria: Agroecology as a Response

Modeling Crop Production under Climate Change in Southeast Nigeria: Agroecology as a Response

Propuesta de unos principios generales para la ciencia de la agroecología: una reflexión

Agroecology as a Response to Sustainable Development Under Climate Change in Southeast Nigeria

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