Agriculture Quote by Vandana Shiva
“The reductionist measure of yield is to agriculture systems, what GDP is to economic systems. It is time to move from measuring yield of commodities, to health and well-being of ecosystems and communities. Industrial agriculture has its roots in war. Ecological agriculture allows us to make peace with the earth, soil and the society.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Sustainable Agriculture, 2015
Shifts focus from commodity yield to ecosystem health and community well‑being, linking agriculture to peace rather than war.
In simple terms: Measure health, not just output.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ecological balance.
Themes
sustainability
agriculture
ecosystem health
social equity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- farm management
- community planning
- education programs
Key Concepts
ecological economics
systems thinking
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate ecosystem health into national accounts?
- What incentives would encourage farmers to adopt ecological practices?
A Different Perspective
Economic metrics still dominate decisions, limiting change.
