Abstract
The current framework of agroecosystem (AES) knowledge focuses on a systemic approach or static structures rather than on dynamic processes that are defined historically. The hypothesis is that agroecosystems are the product of the interdependence of a diversity of actors (present and absent) and, therefore, constitute complex social interfaces, which, in order to address them, require a new understanding of the centrality of the actors and their capacity for agency. Then, regarding this complexity, some aspects are not clearly defined in the systemic approach which need to be more explicit such as: (a) the implicit psychosocial aspects and (b) the relationships with their social environment, how these affect them and are affected by them. The purpose of this document is to suggest a theoretical and conceptual approach to correct these unclear areas. First, the centrality of actors (including their agency capacity) in the AES is recognized. Besides, their interdependence with the diversity of actors (present and absent) and therefore the need to analyze the AES complex social interfaces.
Highlights
Agriculture is a key development, mainly for food production, for its origin and its effects on the population and society (Sarker, 2017)
The central hypothesis is that agroecosystems are the product of the interdependence of a diversity of actors and constitute complex social interfaces, which require a new understanding of the centrality of the actors and their capacity for agency
A theoretical and conceptual evolution of the concept of AES is evident, which is supported by the contributions of the various authors cited. This evolution is centered on a systemic approach or static structures and not on dynamic processes that are defined historically. In this current framework of agroecosystem knowledge, the assumption that agroecosystems are the product of the interdependence of a diversity of actors and constitute complex social interfaces becomes relevant, and that in order to address them it is necessary to recognize the centrality of the actors and their capacity for agency
Summary
Agriculture is a key development, mainly for food production, for its origin and its effects on the population and society (Sarker, 2017). This evolution is centered on a systemic approach or static structures and not on dynamic processes that are defined historically In this current framework of agroecosystem knowledge, the assumption that agroecosystems are the product of the interdependence of a diversity of actors (present and absent) and constitute complex social interfaces becomes relevant, and that in order to address them it is necessary to recognize the centrality of the actors and their capacity for agency. 5) They are constituted by complex social processes of interaction of a multiplicity of actors, so understanding farmers’ practices requires a broader vision that considers macro-structures that impose agency at the local level, and e.g., the market, the state, planned development interventions. We achieve a configuration of cultural contexts that takes into account the subjectivity, change and multilocal dynamics they hold and places us in a perspective that takes into account both the subjective and the social practices of the communities we investigate (Puentes, 2015)
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