Traditional knowledge in an agroforestry system and perspectives about agroecological practices in Nahua communities
ABSTRACT Objective: Identify traditional knowledge associated with the traditional agroforestry system (SAFT) integrated by corn-coffee-pepper and recognize perceptions and interests of Nahua communities towards the incorporation of agroecological practices. Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out in two Nahua communities in Cuetzalan, Puebla dedicated to the production of corn, coffee and pepper, in SAFT. A qualitative research approach was approached, conducting semi-structured interviews. Results: A representative population sample was interviewed. 74% of the population were women, 38% were over 65 years old, 100% identified themselves as Nahuat and reported that maintaining the SAFT is a family activity. 29% said they carried out soil and organic matter conservation works. 26% described promoting species diversity (cultivated and tolerated). 9% reported establishing Scaptotrigona mexicana (endemic pollinator) in the plot. 65% know some agroecological practice; Of that portion, 42% would like to use organic fertilizers, 41% consider that fertility management and soil conservation are key to maintaining SAFT. Limitations of the study/implications: The reported findings are applicable to the context of Nahua communities in the Sierra Norte de Puebla. Findings/conclusions: There is traditional knowledge associated with SAFT. These have a focus on adaptation and emulation of local environmental characteristics to satisfy self-consumption. The comprehensive management approach of the agroecosystem tends towards sustainability. The perception about the incorporation of agroecological practices is positive, there is special interest in fertility management and soil conservation.
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Objective: Identify traditional knowledge associated with the traditional agroforestry system (SAFT) integrated by corn-coffee-pepper and recognize perceptions and interests of Nahua communities towards the incorporation of agroecological practices.
Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out in two Nahua communities in Cuetzalan, Puebla dedicated to the production of corn, coffee and pepper, in SAFT. A qualitative research approach was approached, conducting semi-structured interviews.
Results: A representative population sample was interviewed. 74% of the population were women, 38% were over 65 years old, 100% identified themselves as Nahuat and reported that maintaining the SAFT is a family activity. 29% said they carried out soil and organic matter conservation works. 26% described promoting species diversity (cultivated and tolerated). 9% reported establishing Scaptotrigona mexicana (endemic pollinator) in the plot. 65% know some agroecological practice; Of that portion, 42% would like to use organic fertilizers, 41% consider that fertility management and soil conservation are key to maintaining SAFT.
Limitations of the study/implications: The reported findings are applicable to the context of Nahua communities in the Sierra Norte de Puebla.
Findings/conclusions: There is traditional knowledge associated with SAFT. These have a focus on adaptation and emulation of local environmental characteristics to satisfy self-consumption. The comprehensive management approach of the agroecosystem tends towards sustainability. The perception about the incorporation of agroecological practices is positive, there is special interest in fertility management and soil conservation. |
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article28442024-12-20T00:28:37Z Traditional knowledge in an agroforestry system and perspectives about agroecological practices in Nahua communities Valdés Alcántara, Isela Violeta Fajardo Franco, Marja Liza Aguilar Tlatelpa, Martin traditional agroforestry system sustainability agricultural practices perceptions Keywords: traditional agroforestry system, sustainability, agricultural practices, perceptions. ABSTRACT Objective: Identify traditional knowledge associated with the traditional agroforestry system (SAFT) integrated by corn-coffee-pepper and recognize perceptions and interests of Nahua communities towards the incorporation of agroecological practices. Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out in two Nahua communities in Cuetzalan, Puebla dedicated to the production of corn, coffee and pepper, in SAFT. A qualitative research approach was approached, conducting semi-structured interviews. Results: A representative population sample was interviewed. 74% of the population were women, 38% were over 65 years old, 100% identified themselves as Nahuat and reported that maintaining the SAFT is a family activity. 29% said they carried out soil and organic matter conservation works. 26% described promoting species diversity (cultivated and tolerated). 9% reported establishing Scaptotrigona mexicana (endemic pollinator) in the plot. 65% know some agroecological practice; Of that portion, 42% would like to use organic fertilizers, 41% consider that fertility management and soil conservation are key to maintaining SAFT. Limitations of the study/implications: The reported findings are applicable to the context of Nahua communities in the Sierra Norte de Puebla. Findings/conclusions: There is traditional knowledge associated with SAFT. These have a focus on adaptation and emulation of local environmental characteristics to satisfy self-consumption. The comprehensive management approach of the agroecosystem tends towards sustainability. The perception about the incorporation of agroecological practices is positive, there is special interest in fertility management and soil conservation. ABSTRACTObjective: To identify traditional knowledge associated to the traditional agroforestry system (TAFS)integrated by corn-coffee-allspice and to recognize perceptions and interests of Nahua communities towardsthe incorporation of agroecological practices.Design/methodology/approach: Work was done in two Nahua communities of Cuetzalan, Puebla, Mexico,devoted to the production of corn (Zea mays L.), coffee (Coffea arabica L.) and allspice (Pimenta dioica Mill), inTAFS. A qualitative research approach was used, in which semi-structured interviews were conducted.Results: A representative population sample was interviewed; 74% of the population were women, 38% wasolder than 65, 100% self-described as Nahua and recounted that maintenance of the TAFS is a family activity.Performing soil and organic matter conservation was manifested by 29%; 26% described promoting the diversityof species (cultivated and tolerated); 9% described establishing Scaptotrigona mexicana (endemic pollinator) in theplot; 65% knows an agroecological practice, and of this portion, 42% would like to use organic fertilizers, 41%considers that management of fertility and soil conservation are key to maintain the TAFS.Limitations on study/implications: The findings reported are applicable to the context of Nahuacommunities in the Sierra Norte region of Puebla.Findings/conclusions: There are traditional understandings associated to the TAFS. These have an approachof adaptation and emulation of local environmental characteristics to satisfy self-consumption. The approachof integral management of the agroecosystem tends to sustainability. The perception of the incorporationof agroecological practices is positive, and there is special interest in the management of soil fertility andconservation. Colegio de Postgraduados 2024-12-20 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revista-agroproductividad.org/index.php/agroproductividad/article/view/2844 10.32854/agrop.v17i11.2844 AgroP; 2024: EARLY ACCESS (Vol. XI) Agro Productividad; 2024: EARLY ACCESS (Vol. XI) 2594-0252 2448-7546 spa https://revista-agroproductividad.org/index.php/agroproductividad/article/view/2844/2502 Derechos de autor 2024 Agro Productividad |