Agroecology in Practice: From Local Initiatives to Global Scaling Through Video

Industrial agriculture has taken a toll on our soils, environment and local food cultures. Agroecology in Practice offers a beacon of hope.

This practical guide shares ideas and techniques with readers seeking to implement agroecological principles.
This book presents innovative examples from across the globe on how to:

• Rebuild soil health and fertility

Enhance biodiversity on your farm

• Conserve water resources
• Manage pests and diseases sustainably
• Ensure humane livestock care
• Support farmer cooperation
• Build local food systems.

This book inspires the reader with real-world examples. It also explores the multiple ways in which video can contribute to building the necessary knowledge to transform food systems.
Agroecology in Practice is a must-read for:

• Farmers seeking to transition to more sustainable practices
• Agricultural professionals and educators
• Students of agroecology
• Policymakers and anyone interested in a healthier future for our planet.

Each short section in the book is linked to a relevant video on the award-winning platform Access Agriculture (www.accessagriculture.org). These 132 high-quality video demonstrations and explanations bring the book's content to life, thereby enriching the learning experiences for readers.
These videos share a visual and engaging way to learn, complementing the written content in the book. We hope that having this rich multimedia component will make the book attractive to a wide audience.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

CAB International

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Jeffery W. Bentley and Paul Van Mele

ISBN:

978-1-80-062876-2

Specialty:

• Agriculture
• Earth & Geological Sciences
• Ecology

Language:

English

Edition:

1st Ed.

Pages:

328

Publication Year:

2025