Can heritage agriculture provide answers from the past for the agriculture of the future? An analysis of several deep-rooted systems shows us how much modern agroecology still has to learn. Roberto Gortaire, an agricultural professional and agroecologist, participated in a research project that sought to uncover ancestral forms of agriculture in Ecuador that […]
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family farming, agroecology, agroecological fair
AGROECOLOGY AND LOCAL MARKETS Why consume agroecological products?
By: Hugo CHAMBILLA [1] Faced with the deterioration of the food agro-industry resulting from the green revolution, with food supply centers filled with conventional products, genetically modified products, and tending to be controlled by a few transnational companies, among other problems, producer and consumer movements are emerging with greater awareness and importance of changing their way of producing, […]
The Chilean documentary "The Seed Route" contributes to revealing, sharing, and strengthening the cultural heritage linked to the ancient practice of seed exchange, which is carried out today by various agricultural and agroecological groups. The documentary contributes to the debate on the various socio-environmental conflicts that occur in the territories of […]
"Just as the (Ecuadorian) State is a partner of Syngenta, Monsanto, Agripac, and Ecuaquímica, it should be a partner of peasant organizations, seed networks, and other similar groups." Javier Carrera, of the Seed Guardians Network. Social and peasant organizations in Ecuador are seeking to form a strong front against the state's proposal regarding the Organic Law […]
“The life of a farmer is the one best calculated for happiness and human virtues.” Quiney. Urban agriculture is gaining more and more space in cities. More and more terraces, patios, balconies, and windows are being occupied by plants that provide significant benefits to the families who grow and harvest them. Creating a garden […]
Ecuador's largest and most important Agroecological Fair will take place this Friday, October 16th, at the University of Guayaquil's Main Plaza as part of the National Food Sovereignty Festival, organized for the fourth consecutive year by the Federation of Agricultural Centers and Peasant Organizations of the Coast (FECAOL) with […]
Denmark will be the first country in the world to legally implement 100% organic agriculture. The Danish government aims for its country to have fully sustainable agriculture and will transform all its production to organic. To achieve this, they are setting goals, the first being to double the current amount of cultivated land […]
Four organic products are being announced by the Federation of Organic Centers that aim to reduce the use of agrochemicals in food production in Ecuador and, at the same time, contribute to agroecology development and promotion programs through sales revenue.
family farming, agroecology, agroecological fair, genetically modified organisms, transgenics
In Ecuador, genetically modified soy is sold without consumers knowing it.
In Ecuador, genetically modified soy (in grain and processed products) is being sold freely without the end consumer's awareness. This is the conclusion reached by a monitoring program conducted in markets, grocery stores, and supermarkets in Ecuador by the Federation of Agricultural Centers of the Coast. Sales […]
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