Agroforestry could play an important role in mitigating climate change because it sequesters more atmospheric carbon in plant parts and soil than conventional farming, according to researchers.

Agroforestry, combined with land and water management practices that increase agricultural productivity, can save watersheds from degradation. A study in the Gabayan watershed in eastern Bohol, ...

In the Garhwal Himalayan region of India, traditional agroforestry systems are not just ancient practices but a delicate balance of nature's bounty and human ingenuity. A new study evaluates how these ...

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Small-scale farmers across the globe are struggling with mounting challenges, from climate change to food insecurity and biodiversity loss. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, soil ...

The village of Bule is believed to be the birthplace of traditional “home garden” agroforestry in Ethiopia. Farmers here practice this ancient multi-storied agroforestry system — the growing of trees, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Investments in agroforestry systems are growing along with the recognition that this model of farming is climate-friendly, environmentally ...

Climate resilient agroforestry is expected to reduce the risks of crop failure due to drought and pest infestation, increase crop quantity and quality, diversify goods and commodities, improve the use ...

Agroforestry, combined with land and water management practices that increase agricultural productivity, can save watersheds from degradation. A study conducted by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF ...