# Controversial topics in agroecology: A European perspective

Paola Migliorini, Paolo Bàrberi, Stéphane Bellon, Tommaso Gaifami, Vassilis Gkisakis, Alain Peeters, Alexander Wezel

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Paola Migliorini, Paolo Bàrberi, Stéphane Bellon, Tommaso Gaifami, Vassilis Gkisakis, et al. *Controversial topics in agroecology: A European perspective*. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, 2020, 47 (3), pp.159-173. 10.7764/ijanr.v47i3.2265. hal-03144140

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# Controversial topics in agroecology: A European perspective

Paola Migliorini, Paolo Bàrberi, Stéphane Bellon, Tommaso Gaifami, Vassilis D. Gkisakis, Alain Peeters, Alex.

## Abstract

Seven potential controversial topics in agroecology are presented and discussed from a European perspective. Agroecology Europe (AEEU) obtained from an iterative, participatory approach with members and comparators including views from other parts of the world. The seven controversial topics as follows: i) use of agroclimacteric versus larger farms; ii) technological innovations in agriculture and precision farming; iii) engineering in agriculture; iv) local and short food circuits; v) social justice; vi) gender perspective. The article presents diverse points of view related to geographical area and sociopolitical contexts. However, there are several challenges to redesigning farming and food systems, as a lever acting on several topics, and in considering agroecology multiactor approach for the needed transition.

## Keywords

Agroecological practices, agroecological principles, participatory multiactor approach, transition to sustainable

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7764/ijanr.v47i3.2265

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