The methodological strategies of agroecological research and the values with which they are linked

The characteristic features of some of the methodological strategies adopted in scientific research in agroecology are discussed. They reflect that agroecology, as an approach to scientific research, is inextricably entangled with the other strands of agroecology (farming practice, social movement, political project); and that adopting agroecological strategies, and upholding the values of environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, social justice and democratic participation, mutually reinforce each other. After outlining the kinds of questions that agroecological research addresses so that it can produce knowledge that informs agroecological farming practices and the long term aspiration of agroecological movements to create an alternative agricultural/food system, and then making summary remarks about methodological strategies in general, three characteristic features of some agroecological strategies are introduced and discussed. The paper concludes with comments on the value of agroecological research.     

从农业生态观点对黑龙港地区农业发展后劲的探讨

本文以农业生态观点,分析了本区存在的耕地减少、水资源超采、环境污染、土壤瘠薄、能源短缺、农业结构单一等生态问题。提出了保护耕地、科学用水、增加投入、控制污染、确立大农业战略等改善环境,增强农业后劲的措施。