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Synergizing sustainability: Community-led agroforestry and agroecology practices

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Huambo, Angola ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) Land degradation affects agricultural productivity and the livelihoods of rural communities. Conventional practices such as excessive use of agrochemicals, deforestation, and monoculture have contributed to soil degradation and loss of biodiversity in the Ngunga and Lomanda II areas.Agroecology is a holistic approach that integrates ecological, social, and economic principles in food production, promoting environmentally friendly and resource-conserving agricultural practices. However, the survey conducted in these areas found low adoption of agroecological practices due to a lack of local knowledge about SLM technologies, limited access to resources, and institutional support. On the other hand, farmers face increasing challenges such as climate change and economic pressures. Adopting SLM practices aligned with agroecology can enhance farmers' resilience, making them less reliant on external inputs and more adapted to local conditions, as well as better equipped to cope with the impacts of climate change.

Last updated 20/02/2024

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