An agroecological vision of perennial agriculture
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چکیده
Not all agriculture based on perennial plants is ecologically sound or socially just. But an agroecological concept of must be. We suggest three key elements vision for agriculture. First, be managed with regard the future as much present. Second, situated in ecological and social context, meeting material, social, needs individuals communities that engage producing agricultural goods – making it what we term “agroecological endeavor.” Third, include a diversity plants, including but not limited to plants. Thus, propose envisioning management endeavor includes
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عنوان ژورنال: Agroecology and sustainable food systems
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2168-3565', '2168-3573']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2021.1918313