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Resonance: Ecological agriculture focuses Culinary and cultural traditions:
on building synergistic relationships based on Ecological agriculture promotes local culinary
the design of diverse systems that selectively and cultural heritage values, contributing to
combine crops, livestock, soil, water and other food and nutrition security while maintaining
components on the farm and agricultural the ecosystem’s health.
landscape to strengthen the synergistic Responsible Governance: Ecological
relationship in the context of increasingly agriculture promotes responsible governance
changing climate.
through transparent, accountable and
Efficiency: Ecological agriculture optimises inclusive governance mechanisms. Equitable
land, water, air, solar energy, etc. Ecological access to land and resources is the key to
agriculture uses fewer external resources that social justice and essential to driving long-
harm the environment, reducing costs and term investments.
negative environmental impacts.
Circular and supportive economy:
Recycling: Ecological agriculture focuses Ecological agriculture connects producers
on simulating natural ecosystems. The eco- and consumers through a circular economy
agriculture practice supports biological and solidarity, prioritizing local markets and
processes that promote the recirculation of supporting territorial development.
nutrients, biomass and water in production
systems.

Resilience: Ecological agriculture enhances
ecological and socio-economic resilience, the
restoration capacity after natural disasters
such as droughts, storms, and floods and
resistance to pest attacks. Diversification
reduces the vulnerability of producers in the
event of failure with each crop or commodity,
minimizing dependence on external inputs that
helps production households increase their
self-reliance and reduce their vulnerability to
economic risks.

Social and human values: Ecological
agriculture focuses on social and human values
such as dignity, equity, inclusiveness and justice.
These values all contribute to sustainable
livelihoods. Ecological agriculture places the
aspirations and needs of food producers,
distributors and consumers at the heart of
the food system. Ecological agriculture also
emphasizes addressing inequality by creating
opportunities for women and young people.

26 Guidelines for the Strategy for sustainable agriculture and rural development
in the period 2021-2030, and vision to 2050