Integración de la agroecología y los saberes ancestrales fundamentales para un desarrollo sostenible rural

Elmer Chichande Brabo

doi:10.70577/asce.v5i2.863

Authors

Elmer Chichande Brabo Universidad Agraria del Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3853-6947

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.863

Keywords:

Agronomy; Agricultural biology; Agricultural engineering; Agricultural research; Agricultural chemistry.

Abstract

This study analyzed the integration of agroecology and ancestral knowledge as the foundations for sustainable rural development in the communities of the Shushufindi canton, Sucumbíos province, Ecuador. The objective was to identify the role of traditional knowledge and its integration with agroecological principles in local agricultural management. The research employed a mixed-methods approach using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys of 120 farmers in the area and semi-structured interviews with community leaders. The results showed that family farming is one of the main forms of productive activity, practiced on small and medium-sized plots, which promotes crop diversity and contributes to family food security. A high level of community appreciation for ancestral knowledge and its importance for environmental and productive sustainability was identified. It was observed that agroecology is recognized as a beneficial strategy for soil conservation, reducing the use of agrochemicals, and long-term sustainability, although its implementation is limited by factors such as technical training. It is concluded that communities are in the process of transitioning toward more sustainable agricultural systems, characterized by the interaction between traditional knowledge and contemporary technical approaches; this highlights the need to strengthen training, local governance, and institutional support to consolidate the integration of agroecology and ancestral knowledge.

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