This intentional combination of agriculture and forestry has varied benefits, including increased biodiversity and reduced erosion. Regarding adaptation of agricultural production to climate change, agroforestry has potential to moderate climate extremes, in particular high temperatures, as well as intraannual climatic fluctuations. Agroforestry systems may be thought of as principle parts of the farm system itself. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. Cgiar research program on forests, trees and agroforestry. Mar 16, 2019 these estimates are in the range of aboveground carbon stocks of tropical agroforestry systems in africa, 1. Materials and methods study area this study was conducted in kapsaret subcounty of uasin gishu county, kenya. The restoration of treecover through agroforestry can mitigate the negative effects of deforestation, and complement the protection of pristine forest ecosystems tscharntke et al. Leveraging the worlds largest repository of agroforestry science and information, we develop knowledge practices, from farmers fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and. Medicinal and aromatic plants in agroforestry systems. Conventionally, farmers have only grown a single crop on one field.
This publication presents an overview of common agroforestry practices, evaluating and. Transforming lives and landscapes history of world agroforestry centre established in 1978 to promote agroforestry research in developing countries. Effects of agroforestry on pest, disease and weed control. Kenya straddles the equator on africas eastern coast, extending west to lake victoria and east to the indian ocean. Click download or read online button to get agroforestry in dryland africa book now. The 25 th anniversary conference of the world agroforestry centre icraf was officially.
Further, recent studies assessing carbon stocks often focus on particular agroforestry practices such as natural or planted fallows, agroforestry parkland and rangeland marone. It has been practiced in the united states and around the world for centuries. Agroforestry contributes to soil conservation in several ways. Strategy for agroforestry development in ugandas drylands willy kakuru1, clement okia2 and john okorio3 a paper presented at the regional drylands agroforestry workshop, 1 3 september, 2004. Pdf benefits of agroforestry farming practices among rural. Agroforestry solutions to address food security and climate. Approximately 45 million people official languages. Susan onyango is the global communications coordinator at the world agroforestry centre and is based at the headquarters in nairobi, kenya. Integration usda will integrate agroforestry into agency programs and policies to maximize and highlight economic, social, and conservation benefits. They also publish the overstory, an electronic information resource for reforestation, conservation, and agroforestry, with subscribers in over 170 countries.
Agroforestry has the potential to help solve both of these problems, and many more. Consequently, agroforestry is often absent from recommendations for ensuring food security under climate change, even though many practices have been shown to deliver benefits for rural development, buffer against climate variability, help rural populations adapt to climate change and contribute to climate change mitigation 15, 16. Some successful uses of trees in isolation are given in table 3. Agroforestry is a land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland. Notes on their identification, propagation and management for use by farming and pastoral communities. Leveraging the worlds largest repository of agroforestry science and information, we develop knowledge practices, from farmers fields to the global sphere, to ensure food security and environmental. Classification of agroforestry af systems is necessary in order to provide a framework for evaluating systems and developing action plans for their improvement.
History of world agroforestry centre established in 1978 to promote agroforestry research in developing countries. Some very good foodbearing trees for agroforestry are given in table 1. Pdf despite the low rates of adoption of agroforestry practices among famers in kenya, agroforestry remains an important component of sustainable land. Contribution of agroforestry to climate change mitigation.
Kenya straddles the equator on africas eastern coast, extending west to lake victoria and east to the. Now in a revised second edition, this book presents a synthesis of evidence from agriculture, forestry, and soil science, drawing on over 700 published sources dating largely from the 1990s. Agroforestry in dryland africa download ebook pdf, epub. In previous research, we showed how peasant farmers in western kenya who do adopt. Agroforestry systems with trees for biomass production in western kenya abstract low agricultural production and a decline in fuelwood resources are serious constraints for subsistence smallholder farmers in western kenya in the subsaharan african region. As such, it plays a critical role in advancing agroforestry to enhance the nations economy and its agricultural landscapes, watersheds, and communities. Table 2 lists some of the best of the nonfood producing trees used in agroforestry. This volume contains a solid body of the current state of knowledge on the various themes and activities in agroforestry worldwide. Timber prices are relatively high in kenya at present due to the shortage in supply, it was only today that we learnt from mark that teeth go this way or that way, even this must be attributed to ban moratorium on forest wood extraction.
With the help of the agroforestry extension program by the kenya forest department and dissemination by international nongovernmental organizations, agroforestry has been implemented in several regions in kenya scherr, 1995. World agroforestry centre, po box 30677, nairobi, kenya. Estimating productivity effect of agroforestry in kenya. The vi agroforestry programme in kenya, tanzania and uganda. Agroforestry trees for nutrient cycling and sustainable management. Strategy for agroforestry development in ugandas drylands. The agroforestry strategic framework pdf, 562 kb is a roadmap for agroforestry services usda provides to landowners through its conservation programs. This study is different from a simple biomass assessment in that it provides additional information about other benefits. From the mitigation side, agroforestry is the simplest technology in terms of what the farmers smallholders can do on their farms. Agroforestry strategic framework to increase awareness and support for expanding agroforestry and help usda focus its agroforestry research and technology transfer efforts. They recently produced the usdasarefunded publication, agroforestry guides for pacific islands, which provides planning information for a number of agroforestry practices. The biggest advantage of agroforestry is that it can help to mitigate climate change while at the same time contributing to the adaptation agenda.
Case study of lugari district find, read and cite all the. These estimates are in the range of aboveground carbon stocks of tropical agroforestry systems in africa, 1. Classification of agroforestry systems pdf free download. For example, in roman times, mediterranean farmers used to. The central role of nurseries odi rural development forestry network papers 11 fiv research reports and studies author. World agroforestry a brand name used by the international centre for research in agroforestry, icraf, is an international institute headquartered in nairobi, kenya, and founded in 1978 as international council for research in agroforestry. Agroforestry for freerange pig production in veneto region, italy download the pdf download the ppt to know more about this stakeholder group authors valerio bondesan, veneto agriculture, division of research and agroforestry management, agripolis, legnaro 35020 padova. Agroforestry trees for nutrient cycling and sustainable. Agroforestry solutions to address food security and. Climate and economic benefits of agroforestry systems. Policy and institutional context for nrm in kenya 14 4.
Forests, trees and agroforestry produce food, fibers, energy, water and ecosystem services, and are required to maintain biodiversity and adapt to and mitigate climate change. The usda agroforestry strategic framework 20112016 30. Click download or read online button to get agroforestry in the drylands of eastern africa book now. Adoption of new agroforestry tree gliricidia sepium in mwala division, kenya wanjiru beatrice nzilu n50ce226432010 a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of science environmental education in the school of environmental studies of kenyatta university march 2015. Planting riparian buffer strips, one of several possible agroforestry practices, protects water quality and helps. Contribution of agroforestry to climate change mitigation and livelihoods in western kenya saskia reppin. Agroforestry science will be interpreted and tools tailored to accommodate diverse users. Agroforestry systems with trees for biomass production in. Objectives the main purpose of this study was to document the farmer preferences on agroforestry practices. Kenya, the organization has five regional offices, located in. From its inception, it has contained a strong element of soil management. Nai robi, world agroforestry centre, a nd rome, food and agric ulture organ ization of the united nation s.
With over 15 years experience in communication, she ensures efficient and effective coordination of communication support to units and regions at icraf. Pdf on nov 18, 2012, agevi humphrey and others published understanding farmers agroforestry practices in western kenya. Deforestation and agricultural intensification are the most important drivers of the loss of biodiversity and associated ecosystem services foley et al. Aug 01, 2011 agroforestry practices to develop stateoftheart tools and technologies.
The centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Formerly international center for research in agroforestry, icraf has extensive worldwide programs in agroforestry research and training. Costa rica 27 12 public planning as a promotion tool. Furthermore, low soil fertility and general environmental degradation has. A vso guide to raising and planting trees in kenya. Cab international, new york, new york and icraf, nairobi, kenya isbn. The world agroforestry icraf is a centre of scientific excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment. Among them are poor and marginalized groups, while indigenous peoples are proportionally more dependent. Agroforestry practices have been successful in subsaharan africa and in parts of the united states. A green belt of vegetation cover around the lake victoria basin within smallscale holdings. Download agroforestry in dryland africa or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Agroforestry systems, by mimicking the complexity of natural ecosystems figure 1, can provide farmers with reliable, sustainable food production while protecting the environment. Contribution of agroforestry to climate change mitigation and.
Despite all its merits, agroforestry adoption is slow and the adoption gap remains. The framework supports the secretary of agricultures priorities in the usda strategic plan fy 20102015. Also, there is a belief that crops cannot grow well. Improved policies for facilitating the adoption of agroforestry. World agroforestry icraf is a centre of science and development excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment.
Agroforestry handbook for the world agroforestry centre 784 view agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia 1,029 view ulamp extension approach samsamwater 929 view agroforestry study visit to malawi and zambia, 2030 january 2002 1,359 view. I am especially interested in any new innovative techniques, inventories, or research on the subject that has taken place since 2000. Medicinal and aromatic plants in agroforestry systems pdf. A closer look its difficult to discuss the benefits of agroforestry without taking a closer look at the bewildering variety of agroforestry systems. Related with agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia. This study was designed to assess the preference of smallscale farmers in agroforestry technologies and practices in kenya as per the objectives below. Agroforestry in the drylands of eastern africa download. Agroforestry, defined as landuse systems in which trees are grown in association with agricultural crops, pastures or livestock, has been used by humankind for thousands of years young 1997. Agroforestry systems part 2 of 2back in march, i wrote,i have been asked to update an article on agroforestry. Dec 02, 2015 related with agroforestry extension manual for eastern zambia. The role of agroforestry in building livelihood resilience to floods and. International centre for research in agroforestry, nairobi, kenya, 226 pp.
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