Farm Resilience in Organic and Nonorganic Cocoa Farming Systems in Alto Beni, Bolivia

作者：Jacobi Johanna^*; Schneider Monika; Pillco Mariscal Maria; Huber Stephanie; Weidmann Simon; Bottazzi Patrick; Rist Stephan

来源：Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, 2015, 39(7): 798-823.

DOI：10.1080/21683565.2015.1039158

• farm resilience
• adaptation to climate change
• agroforestry
• cocoa
• organic agriculture
• Bolivia

Cocoa production in Alto Beni, Bolivia, is a major source of income and is severely affected by climate change impacts and other stress factors. Resilient farming systems are, thus, important for local families. This study compares indicators for social-ecological resilience in 30 organic and 22 nonorganic cocoa farms of Alto Beni. Organic farms had a higher tree and crop diversity, higher yields and incomes, more social connectedness, and participated in more courses on cocoa cultivation. Resilience was enhanced by local farmers' organizations, providing organic certification and supporting diversified agroforestry with seedlings and extension, going beyond basic organic certification requirements.

• 出版日期2015-8-9