Agroecology issues in agricultural policy and allied science policies in Tanzania
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Date
2024
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Publisher
East African Nature and Science Organization
Abstract
The science and philosophy of agroecology are widely proposed as substantial
aspects of the agricultural transition toward a sustainable food system and an
eco-friendly environment. Yet, the extent to which agricultural and other allied
policies are embedded with agroecology issues is little known, especially in
African countries. This study assessed what and how agroecology narratives
are integrated, interpreted, or embedded in policies, acts, and regulations of
agriculture and allied sciences. A mixed methods approach was employed. The
findings revealed that agroecology is not clearly narrated in these policy
documents. The policies do not mention agroecology directly, but they point
out some disputes or elements such as biodiversity, crop diversification,
agroforestry, conservation agriculture and cropping and grazing land rotation,
which are relevant for agroecology intensification. This means that in these
policy documents, narratives supporting agroecology are insufficient. Thus,
we recommend that taking on board policy narratives that directly support the
adoption and implementation of agroecological practices is imperative.
Description
East African Journal of Agriculture and
Biotechnology
Keywords
Agroecology, Agroecological Transition, Agricultural Policy, Sustainable Environment, Institutional Frameworks
Citation
https://doi.org/10.37284/eajab.7.2.2409