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Modelling complex agro-ecosystems under global change: workshop summary report

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Complex Agroecosystems in Southeast Asia are generally practiced at relatively small, individual farm, scales. They form a mosaic of food crops, tree crops, and pasture. In favorable environments, they have high productivity, and are profitable and sustainable. In less favorable conditions, however, they often fail, implying the need for further research. Sustainable management of complex agroecosystem has to deal with the problem that the entire landscape is changing, often rapidly, due to external factors driven by a market economy. The challenge is to develop systems that are feasible alternatives to current agricultural practices in the context of this dynamic environment. This Training Workshop explored problems in the management of complex agroecosystem. Through lectures and open discussions, the participants developed a better understanding of complex agroecosystems and the application of modelling tools to specific management problems.
    Publication year

    1997

    Authors

    Murdiyarso D M; van Noordwijk, M.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    agroecosystems, erosion control, food crops, hedgerow plants, training

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