H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni has arrived in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, to participate in the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State.
Why Agroecology?
Participants are engaging in a thought-provoking session led by Mr. Robert Guloba, an experienced agroecologist and farmer.
Mr. Guloba emphasizes that agroecology is far more than farming techniques; it is a holistic approach to building resilient food systems that work in harmony with nature.
Key Highlights from the session:
✅ Restoring ecosystem health by minimizing harmful chemical inputs and promoting biodiversity.
✅ Building climate resilience through practices like crop diversification, soil conservation, and agroforestry.
✅ Reducing input dependency by empowering farmers to rely more on locally available, natural resources.
✅ Integrating traditional knowledge with scientific innovation for sustainable food production.
✅ Promoting food sovereignty and healthier communities through environmentally, socially, and economically sound systems.
“Agroecology goes beyond farming—it’s about integrating nature’s principles into our food production systems,” Mr. Guloba tells participants.
This session is setting the stage for deeper technical discussions later today on tools such as @FAO's Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE) and the Farm Agroecology Criteria Tool (FACT), designed to help participants assess and apply agroecological principles on their farms.
Organized by: @ASARECA
🇪🇺Funded by: European Union (EU) @EU_Commission under the DeSIRA initiative managed by @IFAD
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