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Role of the neo-rural phenomenon and the new peasantry in agroecological transitions: a literature review

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  • Beatriz Vizuete

    (Autonomous University of Madrid)

  • Elisa Oteros-Rozas

    (University of Sevilla
    FRACTAL Collective)

  • Marina García-Llorente

    (Autonomous University of Madrid
    FRACTAL Collective)

Abstract

In the context of agricultural activity intensification and rural abandonment, neo-rurality has emerged as a back-to-the-land migratory movement led by urban populations seeking alternative ways of life close to nature. Although the initiatives of the new peasantry are diverse, most are land related, such as agriculture and livestock farming. A priori, neorural people undertake agri-food system activities in ways that differ from the conventional model, following the principles of environmental and social sustainability. We conducted a systematic review of the literature on the neo-rural phenomenon with the main objective of examining how neo-rurality has been found to support agroecological transitions. The corpus of neo-rural studies was analyzed from a social-ecological perspective, and a Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) was conducted to determine whether neo-rural agri-food system activities follow agroecological principles. The results indicate that neo-rural studies is an emerging research field that has received considerable attention in western countries. Diverse conceptualizations and terms have been used to address the phenomenon, but the literature agrees on political and environmental motivations and several barriers faced by neo-rural people. This population and in particular new peasants, are employing a wide variety of agroecological practices and strategies throughout the agri-food system. Overall, neo-rural people have been reported to contribute significantly to agroecological transition.

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  • Beatriz Vizuete & Elisa Oteros-Rozas & Marina García-Llorente, 2024. "Role of the neo-rural phenomenon and the new peasantry in agroecological transitions: a literature review," Agriculture and Human Values, Springer;The Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS), vol. 41(3), pages 1277-1297, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:agrhuv:v:41:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s10460-023-10537-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10460-023-10537-0
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