Traditional Agroecosystems:

• Do not depend on purchased inputs.
• Make use of locally available and renewable resources.
• Emphasize nutrient recycling.
• Are beneficial for both on- and off-farm environments.
• Are adapted to local conditions.
• Take full advantage of microenvironments.
• Maximize yield while sustaining productive capacity.
• Maintain spatial and temporal diversity and continuity use production to meet local needs first.
• Rely on and conserve local genetic diversity.
• Rely on and conserve indigenous knowledge and culture