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Recent Examples of agroecology
Though countries such as India, Senegal, and Brazil have advanced policies favoring agroecology recently, the method faces industry pushback and existing agricultural policy.
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Inês Costa Pereira is a landscape architect and Portuguese advocate for agroecology, which applies sustainable ecology principles to agriculture while supporting local environments, small farms, and native animals and plants.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
Within this context, Ada has decided to learn practices to promote health, including agroecology, renewable energy, and regenerative tourism, which seeks to nurture a destination instead of extracting resources from it.
—Camille Padilla Dalmau and Frances Medina, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Guatemala Guatemalan agroecology schools are facilitating the spread of Indigenous knowledge to strengthen smallholder farmers.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2023
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
Inês Costa Pereira is a landscape architect and Portuguese advocate for agroecology, which applies sustainable ecology principles to agriculture while supporting local environments, small farms, and native animals and plants.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
Within this context, Ada has decided to learn practices to promote health, including agroecology, renewable energy, and regenerative tourism, which seeks to nurture a destination instead of extracting resources from it.
—Camille Padilla Dalmau and Frances Medina, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Guatemala Guatemalan agroecology schools are facilitating the spread of Indigenous knowledge to strengthen smallholder farmers.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agroecology
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For instance, while Argentina’s reforms are promising, combining its opportunities with Brazil’s robust agribusiness or Vietnam’s manufacturing growth could provide a more stable portfolio.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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They were grouped into AI specialists (with an interest in Agri-Food) and food and agribusiness leaders (with interests in applications of AI).—
Aidan Connolly,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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For instance, two people earned bachelor's degrees in soil science and agronomy from Purdue University in 2022, according to its federal data, putting it well below the threshold in the legislation.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
22 May 2025
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With all 18 greens set to be rebuilt after Sunday, the agronomy team is expected to push conditions to the edge.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Butler Valley, with about 3,000 acres in cultivation, has no population centers.—
Clara Migoya,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Mechanized cultivation systems can sometimes lead to a bunch of loose soil ending up on top of that magical flair.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Especially affected are industries such as agriculture, construction and hospitality.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Ford will host a Ford Pro Accelerate summit this fall at Ford’s Michigan Central Station in Detroit on how to strengthen construction, service and maintenance, agriculture, energy and skilled trades industries.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Participants gain hands-on experience in diverse agricultural practices—from orchard management and agroforestry to animal husbandry, beekeeping, food preservation, and agri-business—while also learning cultural techniques rooted in Hawaiian traditions.—
Tom Chiodo,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The farm will serve as a leading model for sustainable, regenerative agriculture for the whole island, using clever farming techniques such as agroforestry and syntropic agriculture to offset challenges with growing food in Puerto Rico’s tropical climate.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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On his first call to his family after he was detained, the senior Barranco asked his sons to check on his truck and gardening equipment.—
Nathan Solis
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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The species of ticks in Colorado don’t like the summer heat and start to go into a dormant state when temperatures are in the high 80s, said Lisa Mason, a horticulture specialist and entomologist at Colorado State University’s extension office in Arapahoe County.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2025
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These efforts involve reducing chemical inputs, minimizing tillage and improving soil health, cornerstones of the industry’s push toward a more sustainable future.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Compacted soil can happen if there has been too much tillage, if wheels or machinery have been over the area, or even from excess foot traffic.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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“Agroecology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agroecology. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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