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Nibbles: Milpa revival, Cretan olive, Lost apples, Moche meals, African agroecology, Global Tree Knowledge Platform, Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity

Agricultural Biodiversity

Deconstructing Moche history, society and culture through compost and struggle meals. Reviewing the state of agroecology in Africa. Now to market them. Taking new passion fruit varieties to market in Australia. No sign of markets. Does “economic diversification” count as marketing?

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From Farms to Flourishing Businesses

Sustainable Harvest International

SUPPORT FAMILY FARMERS FEEDING THEIR COMMUNITIES Farmers can increase their yields while caring for the land by restoring soil health and adopting agroecological techniques. Once they master bokashi composting, they no longer need to buy synthetic fertilizers that degrade soil quality.

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Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 2

ATTRA

By Justin Duncan, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist For the past couple years, NCAT has worked with the Southern Risk Management Education Center to provide training to farmers on how to better decide which crops to plant based on agroecological methods. For me, it’s all about getting to know the plant’s needs.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture, and Why Does It Matter?

Sustainable Harvest International

Agricultural systems that use Degenerative Practices and inputs that damage the environment, soil, health, genes, and communities and involve animal cruelty are not regenerative. ” — Regeneration International SHI farmers adopt regenerative principles through agroforestry, agroecology, and the avoidance of chemicals.

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Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint

Modern Farmer

Better yet, why do some researchers, farmers and activists prefer the term “urban agroecology?” From 2017 to 2019, my research team helped to define and elevate “urban agroecology” in the US as a better way of acknowledging the multifunctional benefits of urban green spaces. amount of food produced per unit of GHG emission).

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

Compost and organic amendments : Regenerative farmers prioritize the use of organic matter, such as compost, manure, and other natural amendments, to enhance soil fertility and microbial activity. By understanding the specific needs of their soil, farmers can tailor their practices accordingly.

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The Farmers Leaning On Each Other’s Tools

Civil Eats

To get [your mulch or compost] spread in a timely manner was really quite impossible,” said Gonzales-Siemens. These cooperatives have allowed farmers to share equipment and infrastructure, including compost facilities, and have been integral in helping a growing number of farmers there adopt agroecological practices.

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