Last week we examined the vicious cycle of pesticide use and intensifying climate change.
This week we look at Agroecology – sustainable farming that works with nature.
Agroecology promotes farming practices that;
- Mitigate climate change – reducing emissions, recycling resources and prioritising local supply chains.
- Work with wildlife – managing the impact of farming on wildlife and harnessing nature to do the hard work for us, such as pollinating crops and controlling pests.
- Give power to approaches led by local people & farmers and adapt agricultural techniques to suit the local area – and its specific social, environmental and economic conditions.
More next week
Our actions make a difference
Jackie Orbell
Barrow Benefice ECO Church
RISBY ECO CHURCH ENVIRONMENT OFFICER
