Produced by Nyéléni, La Via Campesina, and allied organizations, this edition of the newsetter highlights agroecology as the transformative alternative to industrial agriculture, emphasizing food sovereignty, ecological resilience, and empowerment of small-scale producers.
Authored by Mrill Ingram, this study explores the evolution of alternative farming in the U.S., highlighting scientific contributions, soil fertility theories, and the role of networks in legitimizing sustainable agricultural practices.
Authored by C. Francis et al., this study redefines agroecology as a holistic study of food systems, integrating ecology, economics, and social dimensions to develop sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural systems.
Ananya Verma
Programme Lead
Ananya oversees programme design and implementation across CAT’s priority landscapes. She works closely with partners to align field-level initiatives with CAT’s broader agroecological vision. With experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led development, she focuses on strengthening collaboration, tracking progress, and ensuring learning feeds back into strategy. Ananya plays a key role in translating collective goals into actionable programmes while supporting adaptive, context-sensitive approaches across diverse geographies.
