Getting Started with Agroecological Farming

There is increasing recognition of the benefits of integrated agroecological farming systems but where to start? Farmers David Rose & George Young share their experiences of moving towards an agroecological approach. They talk about joint enterprises, integrating livestock & a diversity of crops into the rotation, establishing an agroforestry system; sharing some of the practicalities & rewards of getting out of the commodity trap. This recording was hosted by Agricology (www.agricology.co.uk) as an open online discussion.

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Moving towards farming systems that harness ecological processes to maintain productive agriculture whilst also building resilience, efficiency, and regenerating the farm environment is a constant learning process. www.agricology.co.uk is a hub for farmers and researchers to share the latest innovations and experiences of putting agroecology into practice. We chat with some of the movers and shakers in the fields, labs and food supply chains; focusing in on different sustainable farming practices in ‘Agroecology in focus’ and speaking with innovating farmers ‘In the field.’