FAQs

Agroecology is an integrated approach to farming that considers the ecological, social, and economic aspects of agricultural systems. It focuses on sustainable practices that enhance biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem services.

Agroecology promotes biodiversity, reduces dependency on chemical inputs, enhances soil health, conserves water, and supports ecosystem services such as pollination and natural pest control. This leads to more resilient and sustainable farming systems.

The key principles include diversity, synergy, efficiency, recycling, resilience, and social values. These principles guide the design and management of sustainable agricultural systems that work in harmony with nature.

Agroecology improves soil health through practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, organic fertilization, and composting. These methods increase soil organic matter, enhance soil structure, and promote beneficial soil organisms.

Animals contribute to nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and pest control in agroecological systems. Integrated livestock management, such as rotational grazing and manure composting, supports sustainable farming practices and enhances ecosystem services.

Agroecology supports biodiversity by promoting diverse cropping systems, habitat preservation, agroforestry, and the use of native species. This enhances genetic diversity, conserves wildlife habitats, and creates a balanced ecosystem.

While both prioritize sustainability, organic farming focuses on avoiding synthetic inputs, whereas agroecology encompasses a broader approach that includes ecological, social, and economic dimensions to create holistic, sustainable agricultural systems.

Agroecology helps mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon in soils, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through low-input farming practices, and increasing the resilience of agricultural systems to climate variability.

Common practices include crop diversification, polyculture, agroforestry, integrated pest management, conservation tillage, organic fertilization, and the use of renewable resources

Transitioning to agroecological practices involves education, experimentation, and community support. Farmers can start with small changes, such as diversifying crops or reducing chemical inputs, and gradually adopt more comprehensive agroecological strategies. Support from local organizations, extension services, and participatory research can facilitate this transition.