Supporting the agroecological transition through collectives: The role of producer organizations in Martinique

Accompagner la transition agroécologique par les collectifs: le rôle des organisations de producteurs en Martinique

Camille Luis (), Magali Aubert () and Julia Gros
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Camille Luis: UPR HORTSYS - Fonctionnement agroécologique et performances des systèmes de cultures horticoles - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, Cirad-PERSYST - Département Performances des systèmes de production et de transformation tropicaux - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement
Magali Aubert: UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Julia Gros: UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement

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Abstract: This article examines the crucial role of producer organizations (POs) in achieving the agroecological transition (AET) goals in Martinique. Based on field survey data from vegetable farmers members of POs, the study shows how collective action through the cognitive, structural and relational dimensions can promote profitable agroecological systems. Considering the perceptions of producers to understand the role played by the POs of which they are members is an original approach and underline the advantages and drawbacks to membership in these structures. The results thus show the central role of Pos on the AET, which provide administrative and financial support to their members and encourage sharing, cohesion and cooperation within the collective, while offering a structured and regulated framework for commitment to more environmentally-friendly practices. However, some obstacles to membership have been identified, related to the operation of the PO and the prices offered.

Keywords: Farmer collectives; Collectif d’agriculteurs; Martinique (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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Published in Études Caribéennes, 2025, 60-61, ⟨10.4000/14fen⟩

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DOI: 10.4000/14fen

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