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Agroecology Movements Turn Digitization on its Head

Food Tank

Like a hoe or a tractor, digital tools in agriculture may offer farmers opportunities. Will the big data that underpins digitalization lead to even greater corporate control over agriculture? Agroecology, however, is rooted in adaptive learning and technologies. But as any farmer knows, some tools are better than others.

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Brainfood: Diverse ecologists, Wild vs cultivated, Ecosystem services, Indigenous people, Mixtures, On-farm trees, Monitoring protected areas, Social media & protected areas, Wild harvesting, Land sparing vs sharing, Agroecology & plant health, Wild vs cultivated

Agricultural Biodiversity

” The Role of Crop, Livestock, and Farmed Aquatic Intraspecific Diversity in Maintaining Ecosystem Services. Food-sourcing from on-farm trees mediates positive relationships between tree cover and dietary quality in Malawi. Intensifying agriculture can be good for land sparing, but its sustainability depends on land sharing.

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Bringing ‘agroecological intelligence’ to on-farm technology choices

Sustainable Food Trust

A Bigger Conversation’s Director, Pat Thomas, shares insights from the ‘Agroecological Intelligence’ project, which spoke with agroecological farmers and growers to establish a criteria for adopting new technologies. But not everyone buys in to this narrative.

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Op-Ed | Why the World’s Food Systems Need to Transition Away from Industrial Agriculture

Food Tank

Today, this model of industrial agriculture is no longer fit for purpose. As the COP28 climate talks take place Dubai, it is urgent to both drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food and farming, and for our food systems to become more resilient to the extreme events the climate crisis is creating.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. Crop rotation : Crop rotation is a time-tested practice in regenerative agriculture.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture, and Why Does It Matter?

Sustainable Harvest International

Before defining regenerative agriculture, it’s important to note what it isn’t. Regenerative agriculture offers a powerful solution to today’s interconnected crises, including the climate crisis, poverty, declining food security, and biodiversity loss. Industrial agriculture prioritizes profit over the health of the planet.

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The Role of Long-Term Research in Sustainable Agriculture

Organic Farming Research

This article discusses the significant impact of climate change on agriculture, particularly the vulnerability of organic farming systems. It highlights the importance of long-term agroecological research in understanding how different farming practices can build resilience against climate change.