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Sinyangwe, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Mkandawire, R.; Madzivhandila, T. Opportunities and Challenges for the Promotion of Transitions to Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Food Production in Sub-Sahara Africa. Preprints2023, 2023050009. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0009.v1
Sinyangwe, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Mkandawire, R.; Madzivhandila, T. Opportunities and Challenges for the Promotion of Transitions to Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Food Production in Sub-Sahara Africa. Preprints 2023, 2023050009. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0009.v1
Sinyangwe, S.; Mwamakamba, S.; Mkandawire, R.; Madzivhandila, T. Opportunities and Challenges for the Promotion of Transitions to Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Food Production in Sub-Sahara Africa. Preprints2023, 2023050009. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0009.v1
APA Style
Sinyangwe, S., Mwamakamba, S., Mkandawire, R., & Madzivhandila, T. (2023). Opportunities and Challenges for the Promotion of Transitions to Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Food Production in Sub-Sahara Africa. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0009.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Sinyangwe, S., Rachel Mkandawire and Tshilidzi Madzivhandila. 2023 "Opportunities and Challenges for the Promotion of Transitions to Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Food Production in Sub-Sahara Africa" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.0009.v1
Abstract
Agroecology is a holistic approach to farming that emphasizes the use of local resources and ecological processes to increase productivity, reduce environmental impact, and enhance resilience. Despite its potential benefits, the adoption of agroecological practices in Sub-Saharan Africa has been slow. This paper examines the opportunities for promoting agroecology in the region, including the growing demand for organic and sustainable food, the availability of local knowledge and resources, and the potential for agroecology to improve rural livelihoods and support climate change adaptation. The premise is that the promotion of agroecology faces several challenges. which include, inadequate policy and institutional support, lack of access to credit and markets, limited extension services, and weak land tenure systems. The paper draws on case studies from across Sub-Saharan Africa to illustrate the opportunities and challenges of promoting agroecology in the region. These case studies highlight the diversity of agroecological practices and the importance of context-specific approaches. Overall, the paper maintains that agroecology has the potential to transform agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa, but that realizing this potential will require concerted efforts from governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Keywords
Agroecology; Local Resources; Sustainable Food Production; Climate Change; Policy; Sub-Saharan Africa
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Ecology
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