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What is agroecology?
What is agroecology?
- A discipline that studies ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems (correct)
- A type of agriculture that focuses on maximizing productivity at any cost
- A type of sustainable farming that only uses organic methods
- A discipline that studies the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers in agriculture
What is the goal of agroecology?
What is the goal of agroecology?
- To increase agricultural productivity at any cost
- To promote monoculture farming practices
- To reconcile agriculture and local communities with natural processes for the common benefit of nature and livelihoods (correct)
- To use as many pesticides and synthetic fertilizers as possible to maximize yields
What sciences are included in agroecology?
What sciences are included in agroecology?
- None of the above
- Biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics
- Political science, anthropology, and linguistics
- Agronomy, ecology, environmental science, sociology, economics, history, and others (correct)
What are some properties of agroecosystems that can be studied?
What are some properties of agroecosystems that can be studied?
What is the range of agroecology?
What is the range of agroecology?
Who historically utilized knowledge of agroecology?
Who historically utilized knowledge of agroecology?
When was the term agroecology first mentioned?
When was the term agroecology first mentioned?
What caused more research in sustainability starting in the 1980s?
What caused more research in sustainability starting in the 1980s?
What sustainable practices does the European Commission support through the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy?
What sustainable practices does the European Commission support through the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy?
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Agroecology definition
Agroecology definition
The study of ecological processes in agricultural systems.
Agroecology goal
Agroecology goal
Combine farming with nature for everyone's good.
Agroecology sciences
Agroecology sciences
Combines many fields like farming, nature, society, and economics.
Agroecosystem properties
Agroecosystem properties
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Agroecology scope
Agroecology scope
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Early agroecology knowledge
Early agroecology knowledge
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Agroecology's first mention
Agroecology's first mention
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1980s sustainability push
1980s sustainability push
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European Commission's sustainable practices
European Commission's sustainable practices
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Study Notes
Study of Ecological Processes in Agriculture: A Summary
- Agroecology is a discipline that studies ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems.
- Agroecology is a holistic approach that seeks to reconcile agriculture and local communities with natural processes for the common benefit of nature and livelihoods.
- Agroecology is inherently multidisciplinary, including sciences such as agronomy, ecology, environmental science, sociology, economics, history, and others.
- The system properties of agroecosystems studied may include productivity, stability, sustainability, and equitability.
- Agroecology is not limited to any one scale; it can range from an individual gene to an entire population, or from a single field in a given farm to global systems.
- Indigenous peoples around the world historically used and currently use practices utilizing knowledge of agroecology.
- The first mention of the term agroecology was in 1928, with the publication of the term by Basil Bensin.
- Post-WWII ecologists gave more focus to experiments in the natural environment, while agronomists dedicated their attention to the cultivated systems in agriculture.
- Works such as Silent Spring and The Limits to Growth caused the public to be aware of the environmental costs of agricultural production, which caused more research in sustainability starting in the 1980s.
- Several social movements have adopted agroecology as part of their larger organizing strategy.
- The European Commission supports the use of sustainable practices, such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agroecology, agroforestry, and stricter animal welfare standards through the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy.
- Within those academic research areas that focus on topics related to agriculture or ecology, there is much debate regarding what model of agriculture or agroecology should be supported through policy.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating study of ecological processes in agriculture with our quiz! From the history of agroecology to its multidisciplinary nature, this quiz covers a range of topics related to sustainable agriculture practices. Challenge yourself with questions on system properties, indigenous knowledge, and the role of agroecology in social movements and policy. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply interested in sustainable agriculture, this quiz is a great way to expand your knowledge and learn more about this important
