Socioecological crisis of the agrifood system: approaches to the challenge of agroecological restoration

Abstract

The socio-ecological crisis is an issue that has become crucial today. The predominant agro-food model has led to the homogenization of food production practices. This has had repercussions on the health of the hydrological cycle and the soil, caused by deforestation, intensive agriculture, grazing, extensive cattle ranching, depletion of fossil fuels and excessive water use. The transition to agroecology is essential to address the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, which requires deep reflection and a change in the way food is produced and consumed. The synergy between agriculture and biodiversity requires policy frameworks that prioritize the communal and the health of the land, as well as the participation of communities in territorial decision-making. Collective awareness of the importance of food for the health of humanity and the earth’s life system must be recovered, and agroecological restoration can be an encouraging scenario for
reorganizing agricultural landscapes.