# Agroecology

> Agroecology applies ecological principles to the design and management of sustainable food systems, integrating crop science, soil biology, and social dimensions of farming. Researchers in this field study how biodiversity, nutrient cycling, and ecological interactions can reduce dependence on synthetic inputs while maintaining or improving yields. Core subfields include sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, integrated pest management, soil ecology, and landscape ecology. Key technologies include satellite remote sensing for crop monitoring, GIS mapping of land-use patterns, stable isotope tracing for nutrient flow studies, metagenomic analysis of soil microbiomes, and agent-based ecological modelling. The field draws on plant physiology, entomology, hydrology, and socioeconomics, making it inherently transdisciplinary. Research funding often comes from CGIAR centres, national agricultural research institutes, and the FAO. Agroecology is increasingly recognized by policymakers as a pathway toward climate-resilient food systems, driving rising investment and a growing researcher community worldwide.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/fields/agroecology/](https://selltoscientists.com/fields/agroecology/)*

**Researcher count:** 12,000
**Average funding:** $350,000/year

## Subfields

- sustainable agriculture
- crop ecology
- soil ecology
- agroforestry
- pest ecology

## Key technologies

- remote sensing
- GIS mapping
- isotope tracing
- metagenomics
- ecological modelling

## Top institutions

- Wageningen University
- UC Davis
- ETH Zurich
- CIRAD France
- CIMMYT Mexico

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