This theme focuses on the ecological and biophysical foundations of agriculture, including soil health, plant and animal systems, agroecology, regenerative and conservation agriculture, precision farming, integrated farming systems, agroforestry, water and nutrient management, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation.
It will showcase approaches such as Landcare-LIFE and other Landcare-informed approaches promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable resource management in ensuring resilient food systems.
This theme focuses on the socio-economic dimensions of agriculture, highlighting strategies to enhance sustainable livelihoods, food and nutrition security, agribusiness, value chains, market integration, farmer cooperatives, entrepreneurship, sustainable energy use, financial access, resilience strategies, and diversification.
It includes case studies from Landcare-LIFE and other inclusive models that support smallholders, entrepreneurs, and rural communities to build resilient local economies.
This theme explores the social and institutional foundations of inclusive agriculture, including agricultural extension, participatory development, indigenous and traditional knowledge, digital transformation, cross-sectoral collaboration, governance, policy frameworks, gender and cultural dynamics, institutional strengthening, and community engagement.
It highlights approaches such as Landcare-LIFE and others that foster collaborative, people-centred learning, innovation and community engagement for sustainability.