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 the historic barangay of Rawis in Dulag, Leyte, in the Philippines, members of the Rawis Farm Animal Developers and Planters Association (RAFADAPA) actively took part in the MASIPAG Orientation on Sustainable Agriculture. The association aims to strengthen its organic farming initiatives by collecting, conserving, and reproducing traditional, diverse, and climate-resilient varieties of rice, corn, […]
PAN International’s Agroecology Workgroup recently published a series of case studies spotlighting agroecology in action around the world. Agroecology provides a robust set of solutions to the ecological, environmental, social, and economic pressures we face when it comes to growing food. These case studies illustrate the validity of agroecology as a climate-resilient solution. Agrichemical corporations […]
We’re advancing our people-led agroecology agenda at COP30, alongside our partners and fellow advocates. Over the past few days, we’ve organized key events highlighting agroecology as a powerful, people-centered climate solution. November 12 PANAP, through our Asian People’s Exchange on Food Sovereignty and Agroecology (APEX), held an official COP30 side event: ”Agroecology as a non-market […]
The narrative focuses on 60 rural women from 10 villages in the south-western coastal zone of Bangladesh who combat climate-induced vulnerabilities through agroecological practices and movements.
From October 1–16, join the 16 Days of Global Action on Agroecology and stand with farmers, women, youth, and communities across the Globe to demand a #PesticidesFreeWorld and champion #AgroecologyNow. This year’s theme “Hand in Hand for Healthy Futures: Empowering Rural Women & Safeguarding Our Children through Agroecology”, links to the global call to secure […]
Gita Pertiwi’s Climate Field School on Sustainable Rice Cultivation in Wonogiri has been completed, and they are now entering the replication stage for the first planting season (MT 1). In addition to the Climate Field School in Wonogiri, we are also implementing a Field School on Shallot Cultivation in Sukoharjo District. The crop is currently […]
Our planet survives on the biological management of nature, where plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms work together to maintain balance. This interdependence sustains the environment and ensures a sustainable way of life. But today, biodiversity is under grave threat due to climate change, deforestation, river encroachment and pollution, and the excessive use of chemicals in […]
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.
Four IPAM field learning sites shared how the farmer-centric and indigenous perspective re-orients and widens the idea of innovation to advance people-led climate solutions: Bangladesh Resource Center for Indigenous Knowledge/BARCIK from Bangladesh, Partners Of Community Organisations Trust/PACOS Trust from Malaysia, Thanal Trust from India, and Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag-unlad ng Agrikultura/MASIPAG – Visayas […]
