Agricultural and agroecological developments in Chile and CU

Agricultural developments in Chile and Cuba have transitioned from practical field implementations to broader academic and organizational efforts focused on sustainability.

In Chile, initial efforts centered on the forestry industry adopting technologies like Cut to Length (CTL) and suspended wood transport to mitigate soil erosion and compaction. In Cuba, agricultural activities focused on a cold-season planting campaign covering 45,500 hectares, which utilized agroecological practices and animal traction to overcome shortages in fuel and pesticides.

Subsequent developments show a shift toward institutionalizing these practices. In Chile, the Universidad del Bío-Bío hosted a meeting focused on agroecology, food sovereignty, and biocultural heritage, emphasizing seed defense and local knowledge. Similarly, in Cuba, the IV International University-Society Scientific Congress addressed local food production, with academic leaders highlighting the necessity of integrating scientific research with agroecological principles to support national food security and self-sufficiency.