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  1. Agroecology: the science of sustainable agriculture

    Miguel A. Altieri et al This new edition builds on the explosion of research on sustainable agriculture since the late 1980s. By separating myth from reality, Miguel Altieri extracts the key principles of sustainable agriculture and expounds on management systems that "really work." Providing case studies of sustainable...
    338.162 ALT | SC.013

  2. Agroecology and Small Farm Development

    Miguel A. Altieri et al In this book we chose to explore the ways in which agroecologists can enhance agricultural productivity to benefit rather than marginalize small producers.
    306.349 ALT

  3. Constructing markets for agroecology : an analysis of diverse options for marketing products from agroecology

    Loconto, Allison Marie ; Jimenez, A ; Vandecandelaere, Emilie 197 pp. : ill. INRA Science & Impact [ Gift of Dr Abram Bicksler Jan 24, 2023 ] This book examines the emerging phenomenon of markets for “agroecological” products and asks two fundamental questions: (i) do they exist? and (ii) what forms do they take? Based on a meta-analysis of 12 case...
    658.8 LOC

  4. Agroecology the scientific basis of alternative agriculture

    M. A. Altieri The purpose of this book is to provide a simple synthesis of the research on novel agroecosystems and technologies and an analysis of ecologically based farms, for the purpose of establishing the scientific basis of alternative agriculture. This book is an urgent call to all students of...
    630.274 ALT

  5. Agroecological Rice Production In China: Restoring Biological Interactions

    Edited by Luo Shiming Rice is the most important food crop, both worldwide and for China. To achieve a transition towards sustainable rice production based on agroecology, biodiversity is a crucial component. Through China’s long history of agricultural development, many rich experiences of harnessing biodiversity in...

  6. Agroecological Innovations: Increasing Food Production with Participatory Development

    Norman Uphoff The world's food supply needs to rise significantly, yet both arable and water supplies per capita are decreasing. Not only are modern agricultural methods beyond the reach of those suffering the greatest food insecurity but they are also ecologically damaging, relying upon fossil energy and...
    338.1 UPH

  7. Sustainable Rural Bioenergy Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa - A Collection of Good Practices

    Yasuko Inoue (IRENA/JIRCAS), Joaquin Macuacua (National Directorate of Forestry, Mozambique / University of Amsterdam) and Miyuki Iiyama (ICRAF/JIRCAS) This collection aims to provide a reference for policy makers and practitioners working in areas related to bioenergy in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. This encompasses those in the energy, agriculture, forestry, environment, finance and business sectors, among others, who are searching for...

  8. The Theory and Practice of Agroforestry Design: A Comprehensive Study of the Theories, Concepts and Conventions that Underlie the Successful Use of Agroforestry

    Paul A. Wojtkowski The purpose of this volume is to present a detailed and in-depth look at the concepts, principles and practices that underlie agroforestry application. The focus is on how the individual parts (the theories and concepts) form the whole (the process of designing or understanding user-specific...
    634.99 WOJ | SA.044

  9. Agroecological and Other Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems that Enhance Food Security and Nutrition

    The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition With 821 million people still hungry (FAO et al., 2018), it is clear that the global agriculture and food systems are not meeting the world’s demand for food. This tension is likely to be exacerbated as food systems will continue to face multi-dimensional, complex and mounting challenges...

  10. Diagnostico Integral para el Analisis y Evaluacion de Sistemas Agropecurios

    Roberto Serpa, et al Este enfoque parte del estudio de sistemas agropecuarios que los agricultores estan usando actualmente, esta nueva estrategia requiere de un tipo de diagnostico diferente a la forma tradicional. La metodologia que aqui se presenta corresponde a una primera aproximacion del desarrollo definitivo...
    338.0 CAT SPANISH