Palabras clave
social welfare
sustainable development
resilience
food sovereignty agroecología
bienestar social
desarrollo sostenible
resiliencia
soberanía alimentaria
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This study scrutinized the paramount role of social responsibility in promoting sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the importance of this interrelationship for the planet ’s future. In a context in which rapid demographic growth presents one of the most significant challenges to sustainable food production, agroecology emerges as an indispensable factor that is closely linked with social progress. An in-depth exploration of the complex structure of modern food systems highlights the pressing need for integrated and holistic strategies to address these challenges. Building on this argument, strategic and coherent decision making is proposed as a critical component of our globalized society. Against this backdrop, we observed a vigorous resurgence of interest in organic and biodynamic agriculture, indicating a shift toward more environmentally harmonious and long-term sustainable practices. In conclusion, the discourse delves into a discussion of the concept of responsible agricultural intensification, viewing it through the lens of regenerative agriculture. This brief reflection underlines its predominant importance in shaping a future in which sustainable agriculture is not just an ideal but a firmly established reality.
La agricultura sostenible como imperativo social: Un análisis exhaustivo de su impacto y enfoques estratégicos para mejorar la salud planetaria
Resumen: Este estudio examina el papel primordial de la responsabilidad social en la promoción de una agricultura sostenible, haciendo hincapié en la importancia de esta interrelación para el futuro del planeta. En un contexto en el que el rápido crecimiento demográfico presenta uno de los retos más significativos para la producción sostenible de alimentos, la agroecología emerge como un factor indispensable estrechamente vinculado al progreso social. Una exploración en profundidad de la compleja estructura de los sistemas alimentarios modernos pone de relieve la acuciante necesidad de estrategias integradas y holísticas para hacer frente a estos desafíos. Partiendo de este argumento, se propone una toma de decisiones estratégica y coherente como componente crítico de nuestra sociedad globalizada. En este contexto, observamos un vigoroso resurgimiento del interés por la agricultura orgánica y biodinámica, lo que indica un cambio hacia prácticas más armoniosas con el ambiente y sostenibles a largo plazo. Para concluir, el discurso se adentra en un debate sobre el concepto de intensificación agrícola responsable, viéndolo a través del prisma de la agricultura regenerativa. Esta breve reflexión subraya su importancia predominante en la configuración de un futuro en el que la agricultura sostenible no sea solo un ideal, sino una realidad firmemente establecida.
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