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Home Gardens: Pathway to Food Security, Economic Viability and Ecological Sustainability

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Gratia E Dkhar

For centuries, traditional home gardens are an integral component of food production for rural families. Considered as the oldest form of agroecosytem, it has evolved from the ancient practices of hunters and gatherers over time. The important characteristics of home … Continue reading →

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Agroecology: A Path We Walk On to Defend Mother Earth

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Nesfas

Maria Estela Barco Huerta, General Coordinator of DESMI in Mexico, reflects on the agroecology learning exchange in Uganda that the Agroecology Fund hosted in partnership with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa this Spring. When we received the invitation … Continue reading →

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Making biodiverse agriculture part of a food-secure future

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Nesfas

Is biodiverse agriculture an anachronism? Or is it a vital part of a food-secure future? Given the need to feed an estimated 2.4 billion more people by the year 2050, the drive toward large-scale, single-crop farming around the world may … Continue reading →

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