Enhancing Ecosystem Services in Belgian Agriculture through Agroecology: A Vision for a Farming with a Future

摘要: Abstract This chapter introduces the concept of ecosystem services in agriculture by classifying and comparing different types farming. It distinguishes fossil-fuel-based ecosystem-based systems. Agroecology integrated farming are two Their principles characteristics defined. implementation often requires a recapitalization ecosystems soil organic matter ecological infrastructures. As scientific activities, they involved action based on holistic participatory approach with pilot farms. Examples this type research activities presented. Changes needed Belgian European agricultural systems notably because massive use fossil fuels imports animal feed from other continents. In addition to expected price increases these inputs, self-sufficiency rate is desirable. Intensive also have negative impact environment. Policy options proposed for implementing fast transition more agroecological