These are dealt with under Chapter 27. These must be equitable and participatory. They must put the control of natural resources and means of production into the hands of the people who work the land. Sustainable agriculture respects ecological principles of diversity and interdependence, producing diverse forms of foods, fibres and medicines. Key to attaining this model is the cooperation of peasant, farmer, rural community and social groups in restoring, maintaining and developing sustainable farming systems.
International networks can further strengthen and support local ones.
Specific actions would then include preservation of genetic resources and biodiversity, aggressively advocating democratic and equitable redistribution of land based on control of the land by workers. Increased agriculture production should have as its goal the improvment of regional food supplies and the alleviation of poverty. More than 650 indigenous representatives participated in meetings and cultural events during the conference, where they also developed and adopted a 109-point Indigenous Peoples Earth Charter. It is not appropriate that the lands be used to grow crops which do not benefit the local peoples. It is the wish of every farmer to leave future generations an enhanced resource base for them to steward and develop.