Cotton in West and Central Africa: from the agricultural revolution to the agro-ecological transition

IF 1 4区农林科学 Q3 AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Cahiers Agricultures Pub Date : 2021-01-01 DOI:10.1051/CAGRI/2020044

M. Soumaré, M. Havard, B. Bachelier

引用次数: 3

Abstract

Since the 1970s, cotton has been a driving force in the transformation of agricultural production systems and a key element in local economies in the savannah areas of West and Central Africa (WCA). However, the sustainability of cotton-based production systems is often debated because of their effects on soils and the negative impacts of chemical pest control on the environment and human health. Through drastic reforms, the WCA cotton sector overcame the crises, showing its resilience. Today, research should be mobilized to help the sector tackle the major challenges: i) economic (price volatility, producers’ incomes), ii) social (inclusion of vulnerable groups, role of women and young people, etc.) and iii) environmental (impact of pesticides, soil degradation, etc.) and linked to climate change. The articles published in this issue present some results and perspectives of research work, which can help improving the sustainability of cotton systems in WCA, open paths towards an agro-ecological transition and address the new challenges.

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西非和中非的棉花:从农业革命到农业生态转型

自20世纪70年代以来，棉花一直是推动农业生产系统转型的动力，也是西非和中非大草原地区当地经济的关键因素。然而，基于棉花的生产系统的可持续性经常受到争论，因为它们对土壤的影响以及化学虫害防治对环境和人类健康的负面影响。通过激烈的改革，WCA棉花行业克服了危机，显示出了韧性。今天，应该动员研究来帮助该部门应对主要挑战:1)经济(价格波动、生产者收入)，2)社会(弱势群体的包容、妇女和年轻人的作用等)，3)环境(农药的影响、土壤退化等)和与气候变化有关的挑战。本文的研究成果和展望，将有助于提高WCA棉花系统的可持续性，开辟农业生态转型的道路，应对新的挑战。

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Cahiers Agricultures 农林科学-农业综合

CiteScore

2.00

自引率

22.20%

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审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： Cahiers Agricultures is a - mainly - French language scientific journal on world farming systems, how they are changing and their role in society. It is aimed at all those – researchers, field workers, teachers – who are interested in a holistic reflection on the agricultural world. Cahiers Agricultures gives priority to research on agriculture as implemented by farmers, that has meaning for citizens in countries in the North and South, as opposed to research work conducted in a controlled environment (laboratory, research center, etc.). Research of this type is often multidisciplinary and takes into account the knowledge and know-how of the different stakeholders. The different parties are also actively involved in research, alongside the scientists. In this way, the journal stimulates debate on issues linked to society, such as the impact of using water and nitrogen fertilisers, peri-urban farming, fish farming, livestock production in rural areas, food security, etc.