E-LEARNING: MODULE 2 OUTLINE AND CONTENT - THE STRUCTURE OF THE BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAMME ON

• A well functioning and efficient agroecosystem is thus one with minimal dependence on agrochemical and energy inputs, in which ecological interactions and synergy among biological components provide the mechanisms for the systems to drive their own nutrient and water cycling and biomass production functions • The mix of functional groups partially determines agroecosystem resilience, the desirab. [...] • This means that an effective management of the agroecosystem requires a deep knowledge of the ecological processes, the functions and roles of individual organisms and their synergies and potential antagonistic effects. [...] Objective 2 • Identifying and analyzing biodiversity-friendly and resilient agricultural approaches and practices can be done by understanding the agricultural system in terms of productivity, environmental, socio-economic, and nutrition and health outcomes. [...] • There are five elements of sustainability in food and agriculture: Learning • Improving efficiency in the use of resources; Objective 3 • Conserving, protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems; • Protecting and improving rural livelihoods, equity and social well-being; • Enhancing the resilience of people, communities and ecosystems; and • Promoting responsible and effective governance mechanis. [...] Biodiversity-friendly Practices and Approaches - (FAO, 2019) • Biodiversity-friendly practices “refer to production and to practices and approaches that promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity” • The adoption of biodiversity friendly practices and approaches in crop and livestock production, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture include examples implemented at ecosystem and land.