Forest farming Forest farming is the cultivation of high-value specialty crops under a forest canopy that is intentionally modified or maintained to provide shade levels and habitat that favor growth and enhance production levels. Forest farming encompasses a range of cultivated systems from introducing plants into the understory of a timber stand to modifying forest stands to enhance the marketability and sustainable production of existing plants.[1] Forest farming is a type of agroforestry practice characterized by the "four I's": intentional, integrated, intensive and interactive.[2] Agroforestry is a land management system that combines trees with crops or livestock, or both, on the same piece of land. It focuses on increasing benefits to the landowner as well as maintaining forest integrity and environmental health. The practice involves cultivating non-timber forest products or niche crops, some of which, such as ginseng or shiitake mushrooms, can have high market value. §History[edit] 1. 2. 3.
Crowd-Funding Open Source Permaculture Source: Patricia Larenas Putting “open source” and “permaculture” together is a savvy combination, and in this case, it’s also really useful. Add “crowd sourcing” and you’ll have the complete online tool for all things permaculture. Sophia Novack, a self-described permaculture geek, is currently leading a crowd-funding campaign to support the creation of Open Source Permaculture, an online resource and tool, which consists of a Q&A website and wiki, as well as a free Urban Permaculture Guide eBook. Her vision is to create a comprehensive online public resource for anyone seeking information on sustainability for their home or community. As Novack wrote in an e-mail, she “believes that local, community-oriented solutions are crucial to creating a more sustainable, resilient culture.” What is Permaculture? At its core permaculture has to do with sustainability, whether it be in agriculture or the urban environment. Sustainability is for the Masses Join the Crowd-Funding
Permaculture With its system of applied education, research and citizen- led design permaculture has grown a popular web of global networks and developed into a global social movement[citation needed]. The term permaculture was developed and coined by David Holmgren, then a graduate student at the Tasmanian College of Advanced Education's Department of Environmental Design, and Bill Mollison, senior lecturer in Environmental Psychology at University of Tasmania, in 1978. [1] The word permaculture originally referred to "permanent agriculture",[3] but was expanded to stand also for "permanent culture", as it was understood that social aspects were integral to a truly sustainable system as inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka’s natural farming philosophy. It has many branches that include, but are not limited to, ecological design, ecological engineering, regenerative design, environmental design, and construction. History[edit] Several individuals revolutionized the branch of permaculture. In Australian P.A.
Aquaponic The ready-to-use farm with 75 fish and 100 vegetables. For all urban farmers who want to start their own production of healthy vegetables and fresh fish. ECF delivers the turnkey Containerfarm. » more Commercial vegetable and fish production in urban environments. Commercial aquaculture and hydroponics with maximum yield. Agroecology in Latin America Agroecology is an applied science that involves the adaptation of ecological concepts to the structure, performance, and management of sustainable agroecosystems.[1] In Latin America, agroecology practices vary between regions due to the ideological differences between industrial agriculture and agroecology. Agroecology in Latin American countries can be used as a tool for conservationists in providing both ecological and economic benefits to the communities that practice it.[2] It is also method that allows for high biodiversity and refuges for flora and fauna in these countries.[3] Overlooking a large Shade Cacao plantation where the Ixcacao Mayan Belizean Chocolate company grows and produces chocolate using Mayan techniques. §Background[edit] Agroecosystems serve as refuges for many flora and fauna of endemic and migratory species as well as provides a sustainable economic benefit to the communities that utilize its methodology. §Benefits[edit] §Economic benefits[edit] §Cabrucas[edit]
Agroecology Agroecology is the study of ecological processes that operate in agricultural production systems. The prefix agro- refers to agriculture. Bringing ecological principles to bear in agroecosystems can suggest novel management approaches that would not otherwise be considered. The term is often used imprecisely and may refer to "a science, a movement, [or] a practice Ecological strategy[edit] Agroecologists do not unanimously oppose technology or inputs in agriculture but instead assess how, when, and if technology can be used in conjunction with natural, social and human assets.[2] Agroecology proposes a context- or site-specific manner of studying agroecosystems, and as such, it recognizes that there is no universal formula or recipe for the success and maximum well-being of an agroecosystem. Approaches[edit] Agroecologists do not always agree about what agroecology is or should be in the long-term. Agroecology is also defined differently according to geographic location. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2.
Dra. Ana Primavesi vai receber o principal prêmio internacional da agricultura orgânica, da Ifoam | Orgânicos Dra. Ana. Merecida homenagem e reconhecimento internacional. Dona Ana Primavesi, uma das pioneiras do movimento orgânico no Brasil, acaba de ser agraciada com uma importante homenagem. São pessoas cujo trabalho voltado à agroecologia impacte positivamente a vida de agricultores, sobretudo os mais desfavorecidos. Dra. O prêmio é financiado pela Rapunzel, empresa alemã voltada ao processamento e à comercialização de produtos orgânicos, como cereais, chocolates, massas, molhos e frutas secas. Dra. Para o professor aposentado da Esalq-USP, Adilson Paschoal, especializado em agroecologia, “não poderia haver notícia mais alvissareira”. Curtir isso: Curtir Carregando...
Agroecologia ganha núcleo de pesquisa na Embrapa Amazônia Oriental Produzir alimentos saudáveis conservando os recursos naturais, respeitando os saberes locais e ainda promover o desenvolvimento rural sustentável, está no cerne da agroecologia, tema que vem ganhando o mundo e até as mesas. Na Embrapa Amazônia Oriental, essa temática conquista mais força a partir desta segunda-feira, 30/03, com a criação, em Belém, do Núcleo Puxirum Agroecológico. Serão dois dias evento para apresentar o núcleo que aborda o assunto voltado à realidade amazônica, com foco na agricultura familiar e como contribuição ao Plano Nacional de Agroecologia e Produção Orgânica (Planapo), do governo federal. Nos dias 30 e 31 de março, ocorre a oficina de criação do núcleo, na sede da Embrapa, com a primeira etapa de sensibilização e nivelamento dos participantes quanto a princípios, conceitos, dimensões da agroecologia e os processos de transição agroecológica.
Indiano ensina como plantar 300 árvores no espaço ocupado por 6 carros Como engenheiro industrial, o indiano Shubhendu Sharma sempre pensou em formas de tornar a produção mais eficiente. Por anos a sua especialidade foi desenvolver carros, até o momento em que conheceu o japonês Akira Mitawaki. A partir daí o seu foco foi plantar florestas e ele encontrou um jeito de otimizar isso e ainda espalhar o método para o mundo. Em seu discurso no TED ele mostrou o que o motivou a ser um criador de florestas e quais foram os resultados obtidos. Assim que conheceu o senhor Mitawaki, o indiano logo se interessou pela forma como o japonês ensinava as pessoas a plantarem. Foto: Reprodução/Facebook Diferente do reflorestamento tradicional, que deixa um grande espaço entre as árvores, a técnica japonesa prevê o plantio de espécies nativas de várias espécies em uma área muito pequena. O primeiro local a receber a mini floresta foi a sua própria casa. Como plantar uma floresta? O ideal é que a área usada para o plantio tenha, ao menos cem metros quadrados. Redação CicloVivo
Conheça o “tempero” mais usado por brasileiros que pode matar a sua família Imagine que um amigo convida você para almoçar na casa dele. Na mais saudável das intenções, a proposta é um menu leve. Digamos que uma salada de entrada e batatas recheadas no prato principal. Você possivelmente toparia o convite, não? E se ele dissesse que usaria veneno no tempero? É isso que acontece na casa de uma pessoa qualquer como eu, você e esse amigo fictício. O Brasil é o maior consumidor mundial de agrotóxicos. Foi no pós-2a Guerra que o uso de agrotóxicos passou a ser disseminado, com o crescimento exponencial da agricultura industrial. No ano passado, a Embrapa deixou disponível na internet um estudo realizado por seus pesquisadores entre os anos de 1992 e 2011. Muito se fala sobre como o Brasil disputa a liderança no mercado mundial de soja. Em nosso país temos mais de 400 tipos de agrotóxicos registrados. A cada 90 minutos, um brasileiro é envenenado em decorrência do uso de agrotóxicos no país. Agrotóxicos não são uma necessidade inevitável.
Buenas noticias: están creciendo aceleradamente los cultivos ecológicos en el mundo A muchos nos asusta el notable avance de los transgénicos en el mundo; las principales y globales empresas de estos cuestionables cultivos parecieran avanzar a pasos agigantados. Que lo están haciendo no está en cuestión pero hay un frente que va avanzando también con fuerza: los cultivos ecológicos. Para darnos una idea, según un estudio de la International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech (ISAAA), en el 2014 los cultivos transgénicos en el mundo fueron de 181’5 millones de hectáreas, 6’5 millones más que el 2013; parece demasiado si consideramos que en 1996, que inició el cultivo de los transgénicos, la totalidad de la superficie sembrada fue de 1,7 millones, y en 2010 unos 15,4 millones. Sin embargo, aunque es un hecho su considerable expansión, los cultivos ecológicos también están creciendo aceleradamente por el crecimiento de este mercado en el mundo.
Amazing Bridges that Save Wildlife 215 20Share13.3K If you've ever accidentally hit an animal with your car, then you are already well aware that wildlife and freeways are a dangerous combination. Roads are a necessary part of our lives, so how can we save animals while still getting around? The answer lies in wildlife crossings—everything from bridges to underpasses to viaducts—that allow critters to safely bypass highways and roads. The World Geography has an amazing collection of some of the most fascinating wildlife overpasses on earth, including the crab overpass in Christmas Island National Park in Australia (above), and the Netherlands' Ecoduct De Woeste Hoeve below. Wildlife crossings help all kinds of animals get around, including salamanders, panthers, bears, and badgers.
Regenerative analog agroforestry in Brazil Analog agroforestry is an approach to sustainable 'farming in the forest' which builds on the principles of indigenous fallow management and natural species succession. It is being developed by different organisations in the humid tropics, among others in Sri Lanka and Brazil. Remarkable results were obtained by Ernst Götsch, who started with analog agroforestry in Brazil. LEISA Magazine • 16.3 • September 2000 Farmers in Camamu, Bahia prefer analog agroforestry as it gives higher income and helps sustainably.Photo: Bert Lof In 1985, Ernst Götsch started a cacao plantation in the south of Bahia, Northeast Brazil. The original vegetation in the region was Atlantic rainforest, but now only a few stands remain after years of timber exploitation and slash and burn agriculture. This article will look at the principles and practices behind ‘analog agroforestry’, a remarkable approach that has been used successfully to regenerate abandoned pas- tures whose soils had become completely degraded.