The Measuring Agroecology and its Performance (MAP) project is a collaboration to generate evidence of how agroecology can contribute to societal goals. The project assessed the performance of agroecology in Alibori, Borgou, Collines and Zou Departments (Kandi, Sinendé, Bantè and Za-Kpota) in Benin, which have been part of the GIZ global project, Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security’ (ProSoil), since 2015. For this purpose, the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE), as well as the Land Degradation Surveillance Framework (LDSF) were applied on 120 farms that participated in the global project, and on 120 non-participating farms as a control group.
Key findings show that 54% of participating farms used two to three crop varieties on their land, while less than 40% of the control group adopted multiple varieties. Households actively involved in ProSoil activities have a significantly higher overall CAET score (56%) than those in the control group (40%). There is a positive and linear relationship between agroecological transition levels and the total value of agricultural products in the ProSoil group. There is also a strong relationship between the Gini-Simpson diversity index for livestock versus the CAET scores for the ProSoil group. The transition to an agroecological system can be compromised by a lack of adequate documents to secure the land being used.
In summary, programmes supporting sustainable farming practices like ProSoil can enhance agroecological integration. Alongside strong support of policymakers, such programmes help improve economic, environmental and social outcomes. Indeed, the study site should increase agroecological practices to consolidate progress.
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Año de publicación
2025
Autores
Chabi, A.; Akpovo, A.H.; Arinloye-Ademonla, D.; Houèdokoho, F.; Allagbe, C-F.; Belvida Hounou, R.D.; Schalla, A.; Thomson, A.; Mills, D.; Barahona, C.; Alpuerto, J.; Winowiecki, L.A.; Sörensen, L.; Cluset, R.; Chacha, R.; Karari, V.; Geck, M.S.
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English
Palabras clave
agroecology, soil analysis, measurement, evaluation, application, food security, soil quality, soil management
Geográfico
Benin
