Controversial topics in agroecology: A European perspective
Abstract Seven potential controversial topics in agroecology are presented and discussed from a European perspective comparing the position of Agroecology Europe (AEEU) obtained from an iterative, participatory approach with members and compared with published literature, including views from other parts of the world. The seven controversial topics are: i) use of agrochemicals; ii) small-scale and peasant farming versus larger farms; iii) technological innovations in agriculture and precision farming; iv) biotechnology and genetic engineering in agriculture; v) local and short food circuits; vi) social justice; vii) gender perspective. The analysis shows that there are diverse points of view related to geographical area and sociopolitical contexts. However, there are several convergences towards the ambition of redesigning farming and food systems, as a lever acting on several topics, and in considering agroecology with a holistic, participatory, multiactor approach for a transition that is needed.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal
2020
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2452-57312020000300159 |
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