About this Research Topic
Agroecology is rapidly gaining momentum as a transformative approach to agriculture, blending ecological science with traditional and modern farming practices. Unlike conventional methods that often prioritize yield over sustainability, agroecology integrates ecological principles while considering societal and economic factors. This holistic perspective is driving a paradigm shift, influencing traditional research fields like agronomy to incorporate broader, more sustainable frameworks. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security intensify, the need to explore and document how agroecological principles are being implemented in diverse farming systems, whether at small- or large-scale farming, becomes increasingly urgent. By creating a forum to share knowledge on case studies, challenges and best practices for the adoption of agroecological practices and principles around the world, researchers will enhance their research.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to uncover the challenges and best practices associated with adopting, designing, and implementing agroecological principles across a range of farming systems. Whether in arable or permanent crops, conventional or organic farms, or more specialized systems like regenerative, permaculture, silvopastoral, or biodynamic agriculture, this topic seeks to highlight how agroecology can be effectively integrated. By revealing the benefits/risks/barriers of agroecological adoption, from design to execution, this Research Topic aims to provide valuable lessons and strategies for scaling up these practices globally. Overall, this effort will contribute to a deeper understanding of how agroecological principles can enhance sustainability and resilience in various agricultural contexts.
We invite contributions that explore comparative studies between agroecological and conventional farming systems, assessing the impacts of agroecological practices on productivity and sustainability, taking into account social-environmental-economic factors. Submissions may include case studies from different farming systems that illustrate how agroecological principles are being applied, as well as analyses of the barriers and challenges to their adoption. We are particularly interested in qualitative and quantitative assessments that engage stakeholders in participatory research, offering insights into the real-world application of agroecology. Additionally, policy briefs that discuss how agroecological practices can be incorporated into funding schemes and subsidies are welcome. All potential article types, including original research, reviews, and policy briefs, are encouraged.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to uncover the challenges and best practices associated with adopting, designing, and implementing agroecological principles across a range of farming systems. Whether in arable or permanent crops, conventional or organic farms, or more specialized systems like regenerative, permaculture, silvopastoral, or biodynamic agriculture, this topic seeks to highlight how agroecology can be effectively integrated. By revealing the benefits/risks/barriers of agroecological adoption, from design to execution, this Research Topic aims to provide valuable lessons and strategies for scaling up these practices globally. Overall, this effort will contribute to a deeper understanding of how agroecological principles can enhance sustainability and resilience in various agricultural contexts.
We invite contributions that explore comparative studies between agroecological and conventional farming systems, assessing the impacts of agroecological practices on productivity and sustainability, taking into account social-environmental-economic factors. Submissions may include case studies from different farming systems that illustrate how agroecological principles are being applied, as well as analyses of the barriers and challenges to their adoption. We are particularly interested in qualitative and quantitative assessments that engage stakeholders in participatory research, offering insights into the real-world application of agroecology. Additionally, policy briefs that discuss how agroecological practices can be incorporated into funding schemes and subsidies are welcome. All potential article types, including original research, reviews, and policy briefs, are encouraged.
Keywords: agroecology, agroecological transitions, agronomy, sustainability, agri-food system
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