agroecology
noun
the application of ecological principles to agriculture, with attention to how agricultural practice will affect habitats or ecosystems.
agroecological
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a word derived from
agroecology.
Example Sentences
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"However, maximum decomposition is not desirable in every ecosystem," says co-project leader Franz Bender, head of the agroecological assessments team at Agroscope.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
This agroecological approach involves protecting the soil, water resources and broader ecosystem.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2023
Avilés-Vázquez points to a renowned agroecological farm called El Josco Bravo to show how interest in the approach has expanded.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
Alternatives could include agroecological interventions, like developing locally managed seed banks, composting systems to promote soil health and pesticide interventions that don’t rely on chemicals, experts said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
In northern Malawi, biodiversity is part of the SFHC’s success, as it is in every successful agroecological system.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 22, 2021
