Agroecological Transitions: Sustainable Agriculture - by Milan Collins (Hardcover)

About the Book

The systemic transformation comprising the ecologisation of food and agriculture is referred to as agroecological transition. It is an interdisciplinary field which encompasses the principles of agronomy, economics and livestock farming sciences. Agroecological transitions involve multiple stakeholders such as farmers, natural resource managers and supply chains, and are often distinguished by the political will to bring about change. They are multiform change processes which focus on supporting humans, systemic coherence, products and services in a process which can be renegotiated as different challenges are encountered with the emergence of new knowledge. Agroecological transitions play a crucial role in transforming the methods and techniques involved in both agricultural production and food consumption choices. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying agroecological transitions as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.

Book Synopsis

The systemic transformation comprising the ecologisation of food and agriculture is referred to as agroecological transition. It is an interdisciplinary field which encompasses the principles of agronomy, economics and livestock farming sciences. Agroecological transitions involve multiple stakeholders such as farmers, natural resource managers and supply chains, and are often distinguished by the political will to bring about change. They are multiform change processes which focus on supporting humans, systemic coherence, products and services in a process which can be renegotiated as different challenges are encountered with the emergence of new knowledge. Agroecological transitions play a crucial role in transforming the methods and techniques involved in both agricultural production and food consumption choices. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary manner. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying agroecological transitions as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.