Agroecological innovations for sustainable farming in post-industrial landscapes
Abstract
Post-industrial landscapes, shaped by decades of intensive extraction, urbanization and industrial activities, are characterized by degraded soils, pollution, biodiversity loss and disrupted ecosystems. As global societies confront the dual challenge of food insecurity and environmental degradation, agroecology emerges as a transformative paradigm for restoring ecological balance while ensuring agricultural productivity. Agroecological innovations, ranging from regenerative soil practices, integrated pest management and diversified cropping systems to circular bioeconomy models, offer pathways toward sustainability in regions where traditional farming is constrained by ecological damage. It argues that agroecological innovations not only rehabilitate degraded ecosystems but also reconfigure food systems to be more equitable, climate-resilient and community-centered. By linking ecological science, traditional knowledge and modern technology, agroecology provides an integrative solution for sustainable agriculture in an era defined by environmental stress and post-industrial challenge