Abstract

GABELLA, J.; LOPEZ, F.  and  ALAMO, M.. Transición agroecológica en producciones extensivas de la región semiárida pampeana argentina. RIA. Rev. investig. agropecu. [online]. 2019, vol.45, n.1, pp.52-60. ISSN 1669-2314.

In Argentina there are few references on extensive agroecological productions in semi-arid regions, this is why most of them are often considered unfeasible. The lack of institutional support and the conflicts generated by different economic and political interests make it difficult to continue and disseminate alternative practices to the traditional production system. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze an agroecological transition experience in the southwest of the Argentinean pampean region, to systematize the information and to generate a scientific background of extensive agroecological transition for this area. During the year 2016, semi-structured interviews were carried out with different social actors involved in the experience. The agroecological transition presented important differences with the current productive system, such as the increase of livestock production and a greater complexity of the productive systems in relation to the dominant system. This greater complexity is based on the consociation of crops, the inclusion of full-cycle livestock, the modification of farm systems, the inclusion of beekeeping, the reduction of the use of antiparasitic agents and greater consideration of natural cycles.

Keywords : agroecology; low-input agriculture; agrochemicals exclusion zone.