We don't recognize nevertheless what the result of Rio+20 are going to be. however the preparations have already triggered an incredible stream of data regarding small-scale family farming and agro-ecology. Building on over twenty five years of data shared with readers everywhere the planet, this issue of our magazines provides an outline of the importance of small-scale farming associate degreed of an agro-ecological approach to agriculture, paying special attention to the key thematic areas known by the authors of the Zero Draft: food security, poorness alleviation, energy and temperature change. It shows a range of samples of however family farmers are active a kind of agriculture that's not solely property, however essential for a inexperienced planet and a healthy population. The articles during this issue show the requirement for scaling-up these approaches, and what may well be the steps within the method. Read more Download Pdf
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written by Vishal SinghLivestock has traditionally been an integral part of the farming systems in the Indian Himalayan region, but farmers regularly face an acute seasonal shortage of fodder, resulting in low milk yields, poor livestock health, women drudgery and forest degradation.
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written by Edith van WalsumWe do not know yet what the outcome of Rio+20 will be. But the preparations have already triggered a tremendous stream of information about smalls-scale family farming and agro-ecology – even if this is coming mainly from the civil society side.
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written by Marta DabrowskaWhere are we? Where are we going? - Twenty years after the first Earth Summit in 1992, Rio de Janeiro is hosting another major UN conference. This provides an opportunity to look at the progress achieved and to discuss the issues that have emerged in recent years.
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written by Jean Marc von der WeidOver the last two decades of the 20th century, a global movement took shape with the aim of defending and promoting more sustainable forms of agricultural production. Resulting from a decentralised and diversified movement, and building on the work of millions of farmers all over the world, agro‑ecology emphasises the development and maintenance of complex ecological processes. This has proved to have the potential to meet the food challenge in the 21st century.
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Food security remains a major challenge in Sri Lanka, particularly in the northern region which has been ravaged by the long civil war. In 2007, the national government initiated a campaign called Api wawamu rata nagamu (“Let’s grow and build the country”) to promote the adoption of home gardens, already a tested and effective approach.
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written by Miguel A. Altieri , Clara Inés NichollsThe Green Revolution has performed well in well‑endowed areas with a stable climate, adequate water supply and access to inputs and cheap energy. But the necessary fertilizers, pesticides, farm equipment and fuel are derived from dwindling and ever more expensive fossil fuels. At the same time, climatic extremes are becoming more frequent and intensive agricultural systems show a lower resistance and higher vulnerability to such fluctuations. Fortunately, there are alternatives that enhance resilience and ensure high yields.
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Crowd-sourcing organisational intelligence: Capturing the rich experiences of farmers’ organisationswritten by Giel TonAlthough the 2012 UN International Year of Cooperatives is half‑way through, it has already contributed much to showing the importance of farmers’ organisations. Collective action by farmers is very much needed, especially when farms are (or will become) too small to be attractive to trading partners.
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written by Paulo PetersenInterview > Manuel Gonzalez de Molina - Manuel Gonzalez de Molina Navarro works as Professor in the Department of Contemporary History at the University Pablo de Olavide (Seville), where he directs the Laboratory of Agro-ecosystems History. He proposes the use of “social metabolism” as a tool and perspective to describe and analyse the relationship between nature and the production processes – and to develop more sustainable food systems.
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Many organisations are bringing their agendas to the negotiation tables. In this section we present a short review of some of the documents that are already being discussed.
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written by P.V. SatheeshWhile everybody is talking about a “green economy”, we still seem to be missing a critique of the concept. However hard the term has tried to appear different, many people still feel uncomfortable with it. How can we ensure that the new “green economy” is not just a new “greed economy”?
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written by Sabyasachi RoyThere is a growing realisation that only the adoption of ecological and sustainable farming practices can reverse the declining trend in farm productivity in the state of West Bengal, India.
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Small‑scale farmers depend on biodiversity for their livelihoods and survival, yet agriculture can also be the greatest destroyer of biodiversity. Hivos and Oxfam Novib have recently launched a programme that aims to generate insights and evidence about the role of biodiversity in agriculture, and how to change to agricultural systems that harness biodiversity. This programme will last for three years and includes action research, network development and the establishment of a platform for public debates.
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written by Flemming NielsenThe access to and depletion of energy sources is an issue that is receiving more and more attention, especially in relation to agriculture and rural areas. Key aspects in this debate include how to use existing energy sources sustainably and how to develop more sustainable sources of energy. This leads to the questions of how agriculture can become more energy‑efficient, and the potential (and risk) of alternative energy sources, such as bio‑fuels.
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38 - 38written by Sandra Bos , Ir. Marc Schut , Annemarie van Paassen , Cees Leeuwis , Wilson Leonardo , Anna LernerIn many developing countries, smallholder biofuel production and use is perceived as a promising economic opportunity to meet rural energy demands, and also as a catalyst for socio-economic development. An exploratory study in the Nhambita community in Mozambique, one of the first communities that planted Jatropha curcas at the Mozambican government’s request, analysed the potential for biofuel production within three types of farm households.
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written by Marta Dabrowska , Laura EggensInterview > Ann Waters‑Bayer - Rio+20 has sparked international attention to sustainable agricultural development, but this has been a point of attention for many people for years. Agricultural sociologist, Ann Waters‑Bayer was for a long time involved in the production of the ILEIA Newsletter and the LEISA Magazine. She is now part of Prolinnova, a “Global Partnership Programme” under the umbrella of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) that aims to promote local innovation processes in ecologically oriented agriculture.
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Over the years, many readers of our network’s magazines have asked for support material explaining the principles behind sustainable small‑scale farming. The Learning AgriCultures series is ILEIA’s response to these requests. The aim of this educational series is to have more and better trained agricultural educators and students who are able to analyse and promote sustainable family farming systems.
Source: agriculturesnetwork.org
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