Assessing the integration of agroecological principles in smallholder farming systems in North African irrigated plains
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 26
Published: Oct. 19, 2024
Language: Английский
Soil governance in Tunisia: analyzing the potentials for agroecology transformations
Nora Schütze,
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Andreas Thiel,
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Annabelle Buhrow
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et al.
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 28
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Land
degradation,
caused
by
human-induced
processes
such
as
agricultural
practices,
deforestation
and
overgrazing,
poses
a
significant
threat
to
countries
worldwide,
including
Tunisia.
Agroecological
farming
well
the
broader
paradigm
of
agroecology
transform
food
systems,
are
considered
important
solutions
address
challenges
drivers
land
degradation.
This
paper
aims
explore
potential
future
transformations
in
country
institutional
factors
hindering
transformations.
We
build
on
six
domains
Anderson
et
al.
(2021)
analysis
literature,
use
soil
governance
an
example.
Building
primary
secondary
data,
we
find
that
current
landscape
Tunisia
is
largely
disabling
effective
protection
The
provides
insights
into
formal
informal
institutions
can
be
targeted
more
enabling
environment
for
Language: Английский
Transforming food systems: Vulnerabilities and resilience in the face of climate change
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Crop diversification as a cornerstone for sustainable agroecosystems: tackling biodiversity loss and global food system challenges
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(5)
Published: April 19, 2025
Language: Английский
Empowering smallholder olive growers in northwest Tunisia through an agroecological business model
Rihab Mejri,
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Mohamed Zied Dhraief,
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Asma Souissi
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et al.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: May 6, 2025
Olive
cultivation
struggles
with
climate
change,
resource
degradation,
and
price
volatility.
Agroecology
is
considered
as
the
mainstream
model
for
transforming
agriculture
toward
sustainable
agri-food
systems
within
given
economic
political
context.
This
study
aims
to
conduct
an
agroecological
assessment
of
current
business
olive
growers
develop
upgraded
integrating
practices
in
northwest
Tunisia.
A
participative
approach
based
on
workshops
stakeholders
oil
value
chain
(OOVC)
was
conducted.
In
addition,
a
Business
Model
Canvas
(BMC),
followed
by
application
Criteria
Tool
(B-ACT)
used.
The
results
show
that
six
principles
(co-creation
knowledge,
social
diets,
fairness,
connectivity,
land
natural
governance,
participation)
are
integrated
existing
BMC,
but
hold
significant
promise
enhancement
BMC
focuses
diversification,
niche
market
penetration,
heritage
preservation.
establishment
Growers'
Association
geared
empowering
growers,
fostering
collaboration
access
resources,
knowledge
exchange,
collective
decision-making,
co-learning
food
systems.
Moreover,
processing,
conditioning,
marketing
into
association
ensures
quality
control,
streamlines
operations,
enhances
across
growers'
BMC.
Language: Английский
Perspective Chapter: Development of Business in Rural Southeastern Mexican Communities and Environmental Awareness
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
This
study
explores
the
relationship
between
gastronomic
tourism
and
various
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
emphasizing
how
sustainable
practices
in
food
production
contribute
to
local
economies
environmental
awareness.
Specifically,
it
highlights
impact
of
such
on
rural
communities
Southeastern
Mexico,
particularly
Tabasco,
where
supports
SDG
8
(Decent
Work
Economic
Growth),
12
(Responsible
Consumption
Production),
2
(Zero
Hunger),
13
(Climate
Action).
The
focuses
inter-institutional
collaboration,
using
cultural
symbol,
“tropical
gar”,
as
a
case
preserve
culinary
traditions
while
fostering
socioeconomic
growth.
It
showcases
promoting
fishing,
ingredients,
traditional
recipes
can
enhance
identity,
conserve
natural
resources,
offer
visitors
unique
experience.
Moreover,
underscores
significance
partnerships
(SDG
17)
educational
institutions,
government
entities,
cooperatives
develop
that
regional
development.
findings
suggest
create
employment
opportunities,
encourage
agricultural
practices,
security
poverty
alleviation
through
responsible
management
preservation.
Language: Английский
The Role and Importance of Empowering Rural Communities for Rural Development in Afghanistan
Fayaz Gul Mazloum Yar,
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Mahboobullah Musadiq
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Jurnal Syntax Admiration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(11), P. 4961 - 4980
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Empowerment
in
Afghanistan’s
rural
areas
has
the
potential
to
significantly
transform
residents'
knowledge,
attitudes,
and
work
practices.
is
fundamental
for
achieving
development,
as
progress
without
empowering
marginalized
Afghan
communities
often
deemed
unattainable.
Empowering
can
be
understood
a
process
of
enhancing
individuals'
capacities
utilize
their
autonomy
mobilize
local
resources
productive
innovative
ways
within
communities.
Any
community
development
initiative
rooted
should
aim
reduce
poverty
diverse
settings.
Therefore,
foster
advancement,
it
imperative
focus
on
these
by
harnessing
talents
capabilities
utilizing
natural,
social,
advanced
technological
resources.
This
approach
paves
way
flourishing
sustainable
development.
study
aims
formulate
strategies
managing
empowerment
aligned
with
Using
qualitative
content
analysis
relevant
sources,
data
were
collected
through
document
analysis.
The
research
revisits
past
studies
theories,
synthesizing
them
introduce
background
while
tracing
trajectory
surrounding
necessity
approach.
Language: Английский