Sustainable agriculture is the act of farming based on an understanding of ecosystem services, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. It has been defined as “an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will last over the long term”, for example, it satisfy human food and fiber needs, enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends, make the most efficient use of non-renewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls, sustain the economic viability of farm operations and enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.
In celebration of International Day of Rural Women and 16 Days of Global Action on Agroecology, a discussion between three IPAM field learning sites Support for Women in Agriculture and Environment from Uganda, Gita Pertiwi from Indonesia, and CARITAS Nepal from Nepal was facilitated by Vikalpani Women’s Federation from Sri Lanka, on the important role […]
Four IPAM field learning sites talked about how they engage consumers in strengthening agroecology in their local territories: Good Food Community from Philippines, Organica Pakistan from Pakistan, Sustainable Agriculture & Environment Development Association from Lao PDR, and Movimiento Agroecológico Boliviano from Bolivia.
