Authored by Jayanta Layek et al., this study presents Integrated Organic Farming System models in Meghalaya, highlighting enhanced productivity, sustainable resource management, and livelihood improvements for hill farmers through diverse farming practices.
Authored by Jayanta Layek et al., this study evaluates diverse millet varieties for yield, nutritional content, and resilience in the Eastern Himalayas, emphasizing finger millet’s suitability for sustainable farming in fragile ecosystems.
Authored by Amit Khurana and Vineet Kumar, this report examines India’s organic and natural farming landscape, highlighting policy gaps, barriers, and opportunities to mainstream sustainable agriculture for ecological and economic resilience.
Authored by Jianli Liao, Qicong Xu, Huilian Xu, and Danfeng Huang, this study reveals Natural Farming’s impacCompiled by Kavitha Kuruganti, this report highlights India’s scientific evidence on ecological agriculture, showcasing productivity, environmental benefits, and socio-economic impacts while addressing challenges in scaling organic and sustainable farming practices.t on enhancing soil quality and microbial diversity, promoting sustainable agriculture by comparing it with conventional farming systems in Japan.
Authored by Jianli Liao, Qicong Xu, Huilian Xu, and Danfeng Huang, this study reveals Natural Farming’s impact on enhancing soil quality and microbial diversity, promoting sustainable agriculture by comparing it with conventional farming systems in Japan.
Authored by Sasanka Lenka and Abhijeet Satpathy, this study documents Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Koraput, Odisha, highlighting its rationality, adoption in agriculture and livestock sectors, and potential for sustainable resource management.
Authored by M.A. Ansari et al., this study documents 15 indigenous farming practices in Manipur, highlighting sustainable crop, pest, and soil management techniques to conserve natural resources and support traditional agriculture
Authored by Ranjay K. Singh, this study explores tribal farmers’ indigenous practices in Chhattisgarh, India, emphasizing sustainable rice farming through seed conservation, pest management, and ecosystem-based cropping techniques for resource-poor communities.
Authored by P. Dey and A.K. Sarkar, this paper documents indigenous farming practices in Jharkhand, highlighting their role in resource conservation, climate change adaptation, and promoting food and nutritional security through traditional ecological knowledge.
Authored by Isha Outreach, this report outlines a comprehensive strategy for mainstreaming natural farming in India, focusing on farmer capacity-building, policy integration, and sustainable practices to revitalize soil health and agricultural livelihoods.
Authored by Anup Das et al., this study documents indigenous farming systems in Northeast India, highlighting sustainable practices like terracing, Zabo farming, and bamboo drip irrigation, emphasizing soil conservation, resource management, and ecological sustainability.
Authored by Manoj Kumar et al., this study evaluates rice varieties and organic nutrient sources in Eastern Himalayas, revealing enhanced productivity, soil health, and energy efficiency through ratooning and organic amendments.
Authored by Chinglembi Laishram et al., this study examines Natural Farming’s economic and environmental benefits in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, revealing increased yields, cost savings, and diversified cropping systems compared to conventional farming.
Authored by A.K. Sharma, N. Patel, D.K. Painuli, and D. Mishra, this ICAR report explores organic farming’s potential in low rainfall regions, emphasizing sustainable practices, resource efficiency, soil health, and ecological resilience.
Authored by Rachel Bezner Kerr et al., this review explores agroecology’s emphasis on equity, well-being, and social justice, highlighting its transformative potential in livelihoods, gender dynamics, and cultural integration within food systems.
Authored by Ian Carlos Fitzpatrick, Naomi Millner, and Franklin Ginn, this study examines India’s Soil Health Card (SHC) and Natural Farming initiatives, exploring their interplay, bionationalism, and evolving farmer roles in soil management.
Authored by Omar Felipe Giraldo and Peter M. Rosset, this paper explores the struggle for agroecology’s meaning, contrasting institutional co-optation with its grassroots role as a transformative tool challenging industrial agriculture and power structures.
Authored by Pushpa Singh, this study examines women’s roles in agroecological farming in Uttarakhand, exploring how regenerative practices enhance their agency while analyzing challenges posed by patriarchal and structural inequalities.
Authored by Raghavendra Singh et al., this study evaluates integrated organic nutrient systems for French bean farming in the Himalayas, demonstrating improved yields, profitability, and soil health through mixed compost and manure applications.
Authored by Noémi Nemes (FAO), this report examines over 50 global studies comparing organic and non-organic farming, highlighting organic farming’s profitability despite yield decreases due to premium pricing and lower production costs.
This workshop report by ICRAF and RySS outlines strategies to develop climate-resilient exemplar landscapes in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on reversing desertification, improving livelihoods, and scaling agroecological and natural farming practices sustainably.
Authored by Omar Felipe Giraldo and Peter Michael Rosset, this paper explores how agroecology can break away from institutional co-optation, promoting autonomy, collective action, and radical transformation through seven social and political principles.
Authored by P. Nicholas, I. Jeffreys, and N. Lampkin, this study evaluates European organic farming policies, highlighting their effectiveness in promoting biodiversity, resource conservation, food safety, and sustainability while identifying gaps for further policy development.
Authored by Jaime C. Piñero and Roshan Manandhar, this review explores how crop diversification methods—trap crops, flowering plants, and intercropping—enhance pest control, reduce chemical inputs, and promote sustainable vegetable production systems.
Authored by Baljeet Singh Saharan et al., this study evaluates Jeevamrit’s role in ZBNF, demonstrating improved soil chemistry, microbial diversity, and economic viability while offering sustainable alternatives to chemical-based agriculture in India.
Authored by Antoinette M. Dumont, Ariani C. Wartenberg, and Philippe V. Baret, this review integrates ecological and socioeconomic principles, identifying barriers, methodologies, and policy needs to evaluate and implement agroecological practices across diverse contexts.
Authored by Zakir Hussain et al., this study examines the impact of natural farming on farmland bird populations in Andhra Pradesh, revealing increased bird visits and biodiversity compared to chemical farming practices.
This study by Kyle M. Dittmer et al. examines agroecological practices in smallholder systems, revealing significant climate adaptation benefits, improved yields, and enhanced agricultural diversity, while addressing gaps in mitigation evidence and policy needs.
Authored by Dinesha S. et al., this study explores agroforestry-assisted natural farming, highlighting its role in enhancing biodiversity, reducing resource dependency, and promoting sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural practices for diversified and restored agroecosystems.
Authored by Allison Loconto and Eve Fouilleux, this study explores how agroecology was defined and institutionalized through FAO’s Global Dialogue, analyzing knowledge circulation, stakeholder politics, and the stabilization of agroecological principles globally.
This study by Anup Das et al. evaluates Integrated Organic Farming Systems (IOFS) in Meghalaya, highlighting increased crop productivity, resource recycling, income generation, and sustainability for smallholder farmers in hill ecosystems.
This study by Anup Das et al. evaluates the effects of different cropping systems and organic amendments on crop productivity and soil health, identifying sustainable practices for improved yields and environmental resilience in Meghalaya.
This study by Anup Das et al. highlights the role of perennial grasses and organic amendments in improving soil quality, productivity, and carbon sequestration, offering sustainable solutions for degraded hill ecosystems in Northeast India.
This study by Anup Das et al. examines the long-term effects of organic farming in Meghalaya, revealing improved soil health, enhanced produce quality, and sustainable crop yields under organic and integrated farming systems.
This study by Anup Das et al. focuses on enhancing rice-based farming systems in Northeast India through crop diversification, demonstrating its potential to boost energy productivity, resource efficiency, and agricultural sustainability.
Authored by Anup Das et al., this study evaluates incorporating nitrogen-fixing tree biomass into lowland rice farming, highlighting improved productivity, soil fertility, and cost-effectiveness for resource-poor farmers in subtropical Meghalaya, India.
Authored by Amit Khurana and Vineet Kumar, this report from the Centre for Science and Environment evaluates the status of organic and natural farming in India, highlighting implementation gaps, policy challenges, and opportunities for mainstreaming sustainable practices.
Authored by Amit Khurana, Mohammad Abdul Halim, and Abhay Kumar Singh (CSE), this report consolidates evidence highlighting organic and natural farming’s advantages for crop yields, soil health, farmer livelihoods, and sustainability across India.
Authored by Saurabh Arora et al., this paper critiques technocratic control, advocates for care-driven socio-technical practices, and explores convivial approaches for pluralistic, egalitarian sustainability transformations using examples from agricultural and ecological systems.
Authored by Saturnino M. Borras Jr., Ian Scoones, Amita Baviskar, Marc Edelman, Nancy Lee Peluso, and Wendy Wolford, this paper explores agrarian struggles’ intersection with climate change, emphasizing anti-capitalist strategies and rural resilience.
Authored by Sieglinde Snapp et al., this CGIAR report evaluates agroecology’s impacts on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and scalability, emphasizing nutrient and pest management practices and highlighting research gaps for LMICs.
Edited by Ian Scoones et al., this report examines how rural dynamics shape authoritarian populism globally, exploring drivers like land grabs, rural discontent, and resistance strategies for fostering emancipatory rural politics.
Authored by Mrill Ingram, this study explores the evolution of alternative farming in the U.S., highlighting scientific contributions, soil fertility theories, and the role of networks in legitimizing sustainable agricultural practices.
Authored by C.S. Aulakh and N. Ravisankar, this study examines organic farming in India, highlighting its benefits for sustainability and soil health while addressing challenges like productivity, input availability, and its impact on food security.
Authored by Pablo Tittonell, this study presents a framework to evaluate agroecological transitions’ impact on resilience and adaptability, using 10 key indicators to assess social-ecological systems transitioning toward sustainable and resilient agriculture.
Authored by Amit Kumar and Arihant Jain, this study compares energy consumption in ZBNF and conventional farming, highlighting ZBNF’s lower energy use, higher yield, and potential for sustainable resource management in Andhra Pradesh.
Authored by C. Francis et al., this study redefines agroecology as a holistic study of food systems, integrating ecology, economics, and social dimensions to develop sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural systems.
Authored by Valentín Val, Peter M. Rosset, Carla Zamora Lomelí, Omar Felipe Giraldo, and Dianne Rocheleau, this study examines La Via Campesina’s peasant-to-peasant approach as a critical framework for scaling agroecology globally.
Authored by Ph. Jeanneret et al., this study highlights how landscape ecology supports agroecology by promoting biodiversity, enhancing pest regulation and pollination, and scaling agroforestry systems for sustainable, resilient agricultural landscapes.
Authored by Saturnino M. Borras Jr., the paper explores agrarian social movements’ role in countering right-wing populism, advocating for a left-wing populist approach to address rural inequalities and promote socialist alternatives.
