This document is aimed at agronomists and growers who are already adequately in the management and understanding of conventional or organic production systems. It covers the basic ecology, chemistry and agronomy agronomy needed to understand agroecological practices. It describes these practices and the reasons behind them.
After reading this document, the reader will be able to set up, develop and manage a sustainable productive agroecosystem: an ecosystem capable of producing without external inputs and without depleting its own resources.
The following topics are covered:
- Introduction
- Soil fertility
- Soil protection
- Fertilization
- Water management
- Pest and disease control
- Crop associations
- Animal husbandry
- Seed recovery and conservation
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