Despite the increasingly widespread use of the term agroecology by farmers, scientists,
agrarian social movements, and lawmakers, the definition of the concept is still the object of …

Dependence on chemical pesticides has become one of the most pressing challenges to
global environmental sustainability and public health. Considerable regulatory efforts have …

An accessible, focused exploration of the field of political ecology The third edition of
Political Ecology spans this sprawling field, using grounded examples and careful readings …

Understanding farmer behaviour is needed for local agricultural systems to produce food
sustainably while facing multiple pressures. We synthesize existing literature to identify three …

Pesticides are used globally in agriculture and pose a threat to the health of farmers,
communities, and the environment. Smallholder farmers in low-and middle-income countries …

An effective approach to research on farmers' behaviour is based on: i) an explicit and well-
motivated behavioural theory; ii) an integrative approach; and iii) understanding feedback …

In this paper, I review recent political ecological scholarship on first world agrifood systems
and advocate for further development of the field. To do so, I first briefly examine the themes …

Pesticide use is a key component of efficient crop production, but is associated with a suite
of costs. Understanding the main drivers of pesticide use will help us target research to …

BACKGROUND Although a great deal of research has examined the impact of socialized
pest control service, few studies have discussed the relationship between socialized pest …

The present study examines pesticide use in producing multiple food crops (ie, rice, yam,
and cassava) and identifies the range of socio-economic factors influencing pesticide use by …