Resistance strategies and diversification of rural livelihoods: the construction of autonomy among Brazilian family farmers

Schneider, Sérgio; Niederle, Paulo André

doi:10.1080/03066151003595168

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“…Knowledge sharing is seen as one of the most fundamental components of agroecology, with Alteri and Toledo [5] (p. 589) arguing that "human resource development is the cornerstone of any strategy aimed at increasing options for rural people and especially resource-poor farmers". Other concepts include low energy inputs [15], family and community work [16] and local markets [17].…”

Section: Streams Within the Agroecology Movementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…More generally, political agroecology literature, particularly that which advocates family and community work and local livelihood diversification strategies [16], as well as localised food provision and local markets [17] appears to have a tendency to under-theorise and idealise the community. Agroecology may therefore benefit from applying a more critical perspective to the community, for example by conducting case-based research which makes issues like gender and community-level power relations explicit.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Addressing the Knowledge Gaps in Agroecology and Identifying Guiding Principles for Transforming Conventional Agri-Food Systems

Bellamy

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2017

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Abstract:Today's society faces many challenges when it comes to food production: producing food sustainably, producing enough of it, distributing food, consuming enough calories, consuming too many calories, consuming culturally-appropriate foods, and reducing the amount of food wasted. The distribution of power within the current mainstream agri-food system is dominated by multinational agri-businesses that control the flow of goods and wealth through the system. This hegemony has implemented a regime whose structures reinforce its control. A growing response to the current agri-food regime is the rise of agroecology, in both developed and developing country contexts. This is not a new phenomenon, but it has evolved over time from its Latin American origins. However, agroecology is not a monolithic block and represents many different perceptions of what it means to advance agroecology and ways in which it can help today's society tackle the crisis of the agri-food system. This paper addresses these sometimes discordant view points, as well as the gaps in our knowledge regarding agroecology in an effort to lay out some guiding principles for how we can move forward in transforming the current agri-food system to achieve sustainability and a more equitable distribution of power and resources.

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Section: Streams Within the Agroecology Movementmentioning

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Section: Further Research and Knowledge Gapsmentioning

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Addressing the Knowledge Gaps in Agroecology and Identifying Guiding Principles for Transforming Conventional Agri-Food Systems

Bellamy

Ioris

2017

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“…En este artículo, la "autonomía" se analiza específicamente en el ámbito económico, no como concepto político. Con base en esto, muchos analistas contemporáneos que han estudiado las estrategias de producción y reproducción social del campesinado (Ploeg, 2010;Isakson, 2009;Barkin, 2006;Schneider y Niederle, 2010;Brookfield y Parsons, 2007;Altieri y Toledo, 2011) sostienen que la lucha por alcanzar autonomía en relación con el mercado es una característica que define al campesinado en la época neoliberal. Hacen hincapié en la agencia de los campesinos para defenderse de las fuerzas de proletarización y empobrecimiento inducidas por el desarrollo capitalista, mientras simultáneamente construyen nuevas estrategias de producción y reproducción con el propósito de reducir su dependencia de la producción comercial:…”

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La reestructuración de los sectores del café y el cacao en México y Ecuador. Control agroempresarial de la tierra y trabajo campesino

Henderson¹

2017

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“…As recognized by Schneider and Niederle (2010) [39], the diversity of SEROs production is directly related to the struggle for family farm autonomy, and contributes to social, economic and cultural development strategies. Additionally, the respondents engaged in fruit production stated that the supply of some products fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonality and regional climatic characteristics, aspects that negatively affect the consolidation of these activities.…”

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Brazilian Solidarity Economy Rural Organizations: Validating Performance Evaluation Criteria Based on Decision Makers’ Perception

2017

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Abstract:The majority of the world's current economic models are destructive and unsustainable. Little progress has been made in recent years to change this, despite significant discussion surrounding the theme. In this context, the solidarity economy presents itself as an alternative that seeks environmental and economic sustainability, as well as social promotion. In Brazil, Solidarity Economy Rural Organizations (SEROs) began in the 1970s. As with organizations from other sectors, they should be evaluated in relation to their ability to achieve social and solidarity objectives. Thus, this study aims to present a theoretical model of performance evaluation indicators for Solidarity Economy Rural Organizations in Southern Brazil based on the perceptions of the organizations' decision makers. SERO representatives interviewed were asked to rank 36 criteria commonly used in performance evaluations, which were grouped into six dimensions: (1) legal documents and standards; (2) valuing of human work; (3) technology and economy; (4) acknowledgment of women; (5) preservation of and respect for nature; and (6) cooperation and solidarity. The results show that SERO representatives consider that performance evaluations should adhere to the Brazilian Declaration of Solidarity Economy Principles. Additionally, we identified a greater concern with criteria correlated to technical and legal aspects than criteria related to solidarity and humanitarianism. These results are relevant for the maintenance of rural solidarity economy organization as they provide a base for developing processes and tools to be used in SERO performance evaluations; such processes are necessary to maintain sustainable development in low-income economies, and to enable solidarity organizations to reach their objectives.

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Resistance strategies and diversification of rural livelihoods: the construction of autonomy among Brazilian family farmers

Cited by 132 publications

References 32 publications

Addressing the Knowledge Gaps in Agroecology and Identifying Guiding Principles for Transforming Conventional Agri-Food Systems

Addressing the Knowledge Gaps in Agroecology and Identifying Guiding Principles for Transforming Conventional Agri-Food Systems

La reestructuración de los sectores del café y el cacao en México y Ecuador. Control agroempresarial de la tierra y trabajo campesino

Brazilian Solidarity Economy Rural Organizations: Validating Performance Evaluation Criteria Based on Decision Makers’ Perception

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