Essays about: "agroecological practices"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words agroecological practices.

1. 1. TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN AGRICULTURE FOR ADAPTATION/ RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE: HIGH MOUNTAIN ASIA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Dulani Lavanya Samarasekara Witharana; [2023-06-22]
   Keywords : climate change adaptation; resilient agroecosystems; Hindu Kush Himalaya; indigenous knowledge; traditional farming; traditional ecological knowledge;

   Abstract : Mountain agricultural systems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are in a unique position to contribute to promoting nature-based solutions in adaptation and resilience to climate change since they are least impacted by the influence of commercial high-production agriculture. This study aims to explore currently available literature for evidence of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) based agriculture in the HKH region and analyse their contribution to region and location specific climate change adaptation. READ MORE

3. 2. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
   Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

   Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

4. 3. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
   Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

   Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE

5. 4. Farming off the food crisis : exploring practitioners of agroecology in Ireland

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Ema Kotarski; [2022]
   Keywords : alternative food systems; agroecology; alternative agricultural practices; alternative food producers; Ireland; rural development; agriculture;

   Abstract : The many negative environmental and socioeconomic issues tied to practices of industrial agriculture have led to increased interests in alternative food systems (AFSs) to improve the social and ecological conditions of food production. Agroecology as one example of an alternative agricultural practice seeks to achieve these goals but is highly context dependent. READ MORE

6. 5. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Inés Gutiérrez Briceño; [2022]
   Keywords : wild bee; pollination; biodiversity; ecosystem services; landscape; mapping; semi-structured interview; agroecology;

   Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE