Enhance the recycling of biomass, with a view to optimizing organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling over time Strengthen the “immune system” of agricultural systems through enhancement of functional biodiversity – natural enemies, antagonists, etc., by creating appropriate habitats Provide the most favorable soil conditions for plant growth, particularly by managing organic matter and by enhancing soil biological activity Minimize losses of energy, water, nutrients and genetic resources by enhancing conservation and regeneration of soil and water resources and agrobiodiversity Diversify species and genetic resources in the agroecosystem over time and space at the field and landscape level Enhance beneficial biological interactions and synergies among the components of agrobiodiversity, thereby promoting key ecological processes and services

Table 1: Agroecological principles for the design of biodiverse, energy efficient, resource-conserving and resilient farming systems [7,13].