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Evizal, Rusdi, and Fembriarti Erry Prasmatiwi. "Struktur Agroforestri Kakao Muda dan Penerimaan Petani di Desa Sidomulyo Kecamatan Air Naningan, Tanggamus." JURNAL AGROTROPIKA 22, no. 2 (2023): 72. http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/ja.v22i2.7488.
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The successful adaptation of cocoa clones from Sulawesi in Lampung Province, especially since the release of the MCC clone in 2015, has increased farmers' interest in rehabilitating cocoa plantations, carrying out cloning and replanting using these superior clones. This study aims to study the structure of young cocoa agroforestry vegetation and farmer income in Air Naningan District, Tanggamus Regency.The research was conducted using a survey method. The sample agroforestry gardens selected purposively as models were young agroforests with complex vegetation structures and agroforests with simple vegetation structures. The results of this study indicate that the rehabilitated young cocoa-based agroforestry vegetation structure is affected by the previous tree stands. In addition, the vegetation is dominated by banana plants as productive shade so that the main crops are cocoa and bananas. In complex agroforestry systems, more types of associated crops are found than in simple agroforestry systems. Important structures as characteristics of young cocoa agroforestry are young interplanting which will later become the main crops, namely cocoa, coffee and avocado. In addition, in complex agroforestry types, tree structures with stump sprouts (regrowth trees) are found which are often pruned as goat fodder. In both types of agroforestry, various types of understorey crops were found from the food crop group, vegetables, fruit, and spices. Weekly revenue for rehabilitated cocoa-based agroforestry come from cocoa and banana yields. Palm sugar (Arenga pinnata) production is an important source of daily revenue for agroforestry farmers who manage palm trees. Key words : Agroforestry, Arenga, banana, cacao, coffee, rubber, rehabilitation, revenue, taro
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Ji, S., and Y. Lee. "Food security and agroforestry from the perspective of the SDGs: a case study of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea." International Forestry Review 23, no. 4 (2021): 437–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1505/146554821834777242.
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This study analyses the contribution of agroforestry to the achievement of SDGs based on the performance of agroforestry and North Korea's Voluntary National Review (VNR). Since the early 2000s, North Korea has promoted agroforestry and worked with the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), and the FAO to expand agroforestry projects. Agroforestry has contributed to the achievement of food security and land restoration in SDG2 and SDG15. The achievement of SDGs from individual agroforestry pilot projects since the early 2000s allows the assessment of agroforestry's contribution to SDGs. North Korea is likely to restore degraded forests by sustainable forest management (SDG15), which emphasises the need for new land cultivation in the VNR to strengthen food security (SDG2). Because agroforestry practices can simultaneously enhance food, nutrition, environmental, and energy security, agroforestry can further contribute to the achievement of other SDGs by discovering models that reflect local characteristics and inducing residents to participate through a strict evaluation of their effectiveness and the use of 'sloping land' management accompanied by the development of cultivation technologies suitable for mixed management with various trees and crops.
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Kraft, Philipp, Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei, Lutz Breuer, et al. "Modelling Agroforestry’s Contributions to People—A Review of Available Models." Agronomy 11, no. 11 (2021): 2106. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11112106.
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Climate change, increasing environmental pollution, continuous loss of biodiversity, and a growing human population with increasing food demand, threaten the functioning of agro-ecosystems and their contribution to people and society. Agroforestry systems promise a number of benefits to enhance nature’s contributions to people. There are a wide range of agroforestry systems implemented representing different levels of establishment across the globe. This range and the long time periods for the establishment of these systems make empirical assessments of impacts on ecosystem functions difficult. In this study we investigate how simulation models can help to assess and predict the role of agroforestry in nature’s contributions. The review of existing models to simulate agroforestry systems reveals that most models predict mainly biomass production and yield. Regulating ecosystem services are mostly considered as a means for the assessment of yield only. Generic agroecosystem models with agroforestry extensions provide a broader scope, but the interaction between trees and crops is often addressed in a simplistic way. The application of existing models for agroforestry systems is particularly hindered by issues related to code structure, licences or availability. Therefore, we call for a community effort to connect existing agroforestry models with ecosystem effect models towards an open-source, multi-effect agroforestry modelling framework.
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Toppo, Pratap, Abhishek Raj, and M. K. Jhariya. "Agroforestry systems practiced in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, India." Journal of Applied and Natural Science 8, no. 4 (2016): 1850–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.31018/jans.v8i4.1052.
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Chhattisgarh state has very diverse forest ecosystem and long history of traditional agroforestry. An agroforestry practice is location specific and depends on nature of agro-climatic zone. In Chhattisgarh, farmers are doing this farming practices based on fulfilling their diverse need and improvement of socioeconomic condition but stilldata is insufficient to explore more agroforestry practices in the state. In this context, assessment of different agroforestry models gives not only sufficient data but also open a door for conservation of biological diversity.. Different models like’s Boundary plantations, Agri-silviculture system, Horti-silvicuture, Silvi-pasture, Kitchen garden and Block plantation are used by farmers in Dhamtari. All models are dependent on location characteristic, land use type, soil type, climate and market requirement. This paper highlights the different models of Agroforestry, specific model for the specific sites, lacuna in models faced by farmers and role of agroforestry models in socioeconomic upliftment.
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Oldeman, Roelof A. A. "Architectural models, fractals and agroforestry design." Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 41, no. 2 (1992): 179–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-8809(92)90108-n.
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Ballesteros-Possú, William, Juan Carlos Valencia, and Jorge Fernando Navia-Estrada. "Assessment of a Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System in the Southwest of Colombia." Sustainability 14, no. 15 (2022): 9447. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14159447.
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Cocoa-based agroforests play an important role in farmer livelihood and the global environment; however, despite these facts, their low yields and tree aging put at risk their fate. This project investigated the carbon storage potential, productivity, and economics of different agroforestry arrangements of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) with Melina (Gmelina arborea) trees, in the southwest of Colombia. We established the experiment under a Randomized Complete Blocks design with seven treatments and three repetitions. Different allometric models were tested. Allometric models were made for G. arborea trees with dbh, ranging between 30.24 and 50.11 cm. The total carbon accumulation fluctuated between 49.2 (Treatment 4) and 88.5 t ha−1 (Treatment 2), soil organic matter (SOM) ranged between 9 and 17%, bulk density decreased from 0.83 to 0.77 g cm−3. Cocoa yield ranged between 311 kg ha−1 year−1 (Treatment 7, traditional farm) and 922 kg ha−1 year−1 (Treatment 6). Treatment 6 showed the best performance with a net present value (NPV) of COP 1,446,467 (US $337.6), an internal rate of return (IRR) of 42%, and a cost-benefit ratio (B/C) of 1.67%. The benefits of AFS were also evidenced in some of the physical and chemical soil properties. Despite local marginality, these cocoa agroforest arrangements are a viable alternative to improve the traditional (local) cocoa systems because cacao agroforest arrangements increased cacao yield and carbon storage becoming a suitable alternative to improve traditional systems.
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Octavia, D., N. Wijayanto, S. W. Budi, S. Suharti, and I. Batubara. "Promoting smart agroforestry of sengon-based arrowroot and cardamom to support food security." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1315, no. 1 (2024): 012013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1315/1/012013.
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Abstract The forest land has great potential to provide food and also contributes to achieving Indonesia’s forest and other land uses (FOLU) Net Sink 2030, as a concrete contribution of the forestry sector to addressing national and global needs, which can be done by promoting smart agroforestry. This research aims to provide smart agroforestry model of sengon (Falcataria moluccana) with arrowroot and cardamom, to analyze the sengon growth, the arrowroot and cardamom biomass productivities under the agroforestry models. The split-plot design was employed with six cropping pattern as the main plot, in three agroforestry models (sengon-arrowroot; sengon-cardamom; sengon-arrowroot-cardamom) and three monoculture plots, and three levels of the dosage of manure as subplots (0; 250; 500 g). The results showed that higher growth of sengon was found in the three agroforestry models (3.0-3.5 m3.ha−1) compared to monoculture (2.1 m3.ha−1). The highest dry weight of leaf, stem, root, tuber, fruit bunch and total biomass of arrowroot and cardamom was produced in the monoculture. These agroforestry models have the potential to support food security and Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030, which will be prospective mainstreaming in implementing Social Forestry programs.
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Tasnim Urmi, SM Sanjida, SM Kamran Ashraf, Md Tanbheer Rana, et al. "Assessing the Role of Agroforestry-Livelihood-Food Security Nexus in the Madhupur Sal Forest of Bangladesh." International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies 4, no. 5 (2024): 239–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.62225/2583049x.2024.4.5.3223.
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Agroforestry practices play an inevitable role in reinforcing the livelihood of millions of small-scale farmers while ensuring sustainable food security throughout the world. The significance of practicing various strategies of agroforestry models in densely populated countries like Bangladesh is highly recognized according to livelihood functionalities. To achieve the sustainable goals of the United Nations, identifying potential agroforestry practices along with their impacts towards socio-economic, and ecological demands is crucial. Socio-economic interactions are highly influenced by livelihood improvement and assurance of food security for the participants. Madhupur Sal forest is one of the major sources of diversified combination agroforestry systems practiced by the people around it. Age, education, annual income, and agroforestry knowledge had a significant relationship with the farmers' opinions on socio-economic development through agroforestry practices. Sustainable livelihood capitals (Human, Social, Physical, Financial, and Natural) were improved in each model we determined, and agroforestry multi-functionally increased food security ensuring 94% yearly food sufficiency, and 6% sufficiency for two-thirds of the year according to the response variables. This study depicted various prospects for livelihood enhancement and food security concerning diverse agroforestry models.
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Michon, G., and H. De Foresta. "Agroforests: pre-domestication of forest trees or true domestication of forest ecosystems?" Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science 45, no. 4 (1997): 451–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.18174/njas.v45i4.505.
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Domestication of forest resources and artificialization of forest ecosystems in tropical forest areas are often encompassed in a linear way: from wild resources to genetically improved trees, from complex ecosystems to controlled tree plantations. This linear evolution might be true for professional forestry or horticulture. However, it does not embrace the complexity of smallholder farmers practices for forest resources utilization. Incorporating forest resources in production systems is not a new practice in the tropics, it even constitute the very basis of a whole facet of indigenous agricultures. But this agroforestry practice is not usually considered as a full domestication process. And, in spite of an increasing amount of academic interest for indigenous forest-like plantation models, agroforestry research is not yet fully considering the prospects of these models as far as forest species are concerned. The paper focuses on the discussion of Indonesian examples of ecosystem manipulation and plant domestication. Complex agroforestry systems have been developed by local people for the management of resources ranging from locally consumed forest fruits to highly valuable industrial products such as resins and latexes. This indigenous agroforestry is presented as an elaborate process of total transfer, not only of selected forest resources, but also of true forest structures, from the sphere of 'nature' to that of 'agriculture'. This process is analysed as a particular domestication strategy which integrates conventional species domestication techniques to an original attempt of ecosystem domestication. Prospects for further developing this 'agroforest strategy' for the domestication of forest species are then discussed.
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Nuddin, Andi, Muhammad Arsyad, Muhammad Ikbal Putera, Nuringsih Nuringsih, and Temesgen Tilahun Teshome. "Making the case for institutional support on designing agroforestry technology models for rehabilitating critical lands." Forest and Society 3, no. 1 (2019): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.24259/fs.v3i1.5975.
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Land and forest management practices in developing countries have resulted in millions of hectares of degraded lands. This is caused by policy implementation unable to synergize between conservation-ecological goals, and the economic needs of farmer households. This study aims to showcase a model for bringing together economic and ecological interests more closely in line with one another. Furthermore, the study also presents an institutional structure of a program that could help to establish agroforestry-based land rehabilitation policies. The research employed includes a combination of Farming Income Analysis and Interpretative Structural Modeling Analysis. The results show that farming income, when employing agroforestry technology is higher than non-agroforestry approaches. Furthermore, agroforestry technology supports critical land rehabilitation and provides conditions for longer term sustainability. Therefore, a programmatic institutional approach is needed to support these dual goals. We identify that a programmatic approach would include: (1) applying conditions of an agroforestry system as a holistic structured unit, (2) improvement of farmer knowledge and skills, (3) increasing the role and capacity of relevant institutions, (4) improving coordination between sectors, (5) developing conservation agriculture systems, (6) improving bureaucratic support systems, and (7) strengthening control and supervision functions. These elements imply that implementation of agroforestry technology requires institutional support in designing policy for critical land rehabilitation, of which would have significant economic and ecological outcomes on critical lands.
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Nguyen, Nien C., Thao P. Pham, Nguyen H. Pham, and Dan T. Vo. "Farming status, economic and technical efficiency of agroforestry models at Nui Dai, An Giang province." Journal of Agriculture and Development 22, no. 04 (2023): 23–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.52997/jad.3.04.2023.
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This study was carried out from November 2021 to May 2022 with the aim to evaluate the farming status, economic and technical effieciency of agroforestry model in Nui Dai, the largest mountain in the Bay Nui region, An Giang province. Via randomly interviewing 89 farmers using a structured questionnaire form, data on the status of agroforestry production, total income, and natural conditions were collected and analyzed. The results indicated that there were 13 existing farming models, including 6 agroforestry models and 7 models that grew only crop plants or forest trees. Agroforestry models accounted for 40.94% of the total annual income of households, with profits ranging from 6.71 to 23.3 milllion VND/ha per year. Input factors, including cultivated area, hired labor for planting, and yearly harvesting, showed a positive correlation with the income from farming models. The average technical efficiency (TE) of the farming models was 49.46%. The factors positively affecting to TE were ethnicity, farming experience and soil types, whereas the number of household members negatively affected TE.
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Lestari, Kharisma Wahyu, and Nilasari Dewi. "Potensi Simpanan Karbon pada Beberapa Tipe Agroforestri Berbasis Kopi Robusta di Desa Rowosari, Jember." Journal of Tropical Silviculture 14, no. 02 (2023): 150–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.29244/j-siltrop.14.02.150-157.
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The phenomenon of forest destruction can be found in various regions of the world through deforestation activities and has an impact on environmental sustainability. One of the impacts caused by climate change due to deforestation is at the same time threatening the activities of the agricultural sector, namely the sustainability of food production. Agroforestry is a sustainable agricultural system by cultivating tree components with agricultural plant species. The role of trees in agroforestry is thought to have similarities with the potential for carbon sequestration in forests through carbon storage sources on the ground surface. Agroforestry models based on robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) are found in Indonesia, both with simple agroforestry and complex agroforestry types. This research was conducted in Rowosari Village, Sumberjambe District, Jember Regency on several types of robusta coffee-based agroforestry. Based on the results of the study, simple agroforestry has a potential for carbon storage of 73.89% greater than complex agroforestry. The total potential for carbon storage in simple agroforestry is 166.55 tonnes/ha, while in complex agroforestry it is 58.86 tonnes/ha. The potential for carbon storage in agroforestry is affected by the composition of the tree stands.
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Sagastuy, Mauricio, and Torsten Krause. "Agroforestry as a Biodiversity Conservation Tool in the Atlantic Forest? Motivations and Limitations for Small-Scale Farmers to Implement Agroforestry Systems in North-Eastern Brazil." Sustainability 11, no. 24 (2019): 6932. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11246932.
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Agroforestry practices support agricultural resilience against climatic variability, increase soil productivity, can diversify and increase farmers’ incomes, and support native fauna in agricultural landscapes. However, many farmers are still reluctant to implement agroforestry practices. We distributed questionnaires to 75 agroforestry and 64 “conventional agriculture” small-scale farmers working in the northeastern region of the Atlantic Forest to identify the motivations and limitations to implement agroforestry practices. We reveal the four main reasons why farmers worked with agroforestry: Higher income generation (89%), diversification of the production system (86%), increase in the land’s quality and productivity (86%), and increase in self-sufficiency (82%). The three most common mentioned reasons for conventional agriculture farmers to not shift to agroforestry practices were: Uncertainty if the system will work (62%), reduction in yield of the main agricultural crop (43%), and a lack of models and knowledge in the region (41%). Agroforestry in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest region can support native fauna, but farmers need to be educated about agroforestry practices and encouraged to switch from conventional agriculture to agroforestry through an increase in available technical assistance and capacitation/training in agroforestry practices.
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Marçal, Maria Fernanda Magioni, Zigomar Menezes de Souza, Rose Luiza Moraes Tavares, Camila Viana Vieira Farhate, Stanley Robson Medeiros Oliveira, and Fernando Shintate Galindo. "Predictive Models to Estimate Carbon Stocks in Agroforestry Systems." Forests 12, no. 9 (2021): 1240. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12091240.
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This study aims to assess the carbon stock in a pasture area and fragment of forest in natural regeneration, given the importance of agroforestry systems in mitigating gas emissions which contribute to the greenhouse effect, as well as promoting the maintenance of agricultural productivity. Our other goal was to predict the carbon stock, according to different land use systems, from physical and chemical soil variables using the Random Forest algorithm. We carried out our study at an Entisols Quartzipsamments area with a completely randomized experimental design: four treatments and six replites. The treatments consisted of the following: (i) an agroforestry system developed for livestock, (ii) an agroforestry system developed for fruit culture, (iii) a conventional pasture, and (iv) a forest fragment. Deformed and undeformed soil samples were collected in order to analyze their physical and chemical properties across two consecutive agricultural years. The response variable, carbon stock, was subjected to a boxplot analysis and all the databases were used for a predictive modeling which in turn used the Random Forest algorithm. Results led to the conclusion that the agroforestry systems developed both for fruit culture and livestock, are more efficient at stocking carbon in the soil than the pasture area and forest fragment undergoing natural regeneration. Nitrogen stock and land use systems are the most important variables to estimate carbon stock from the physical and chemical variables of soil using the Random Forest algorithm. The predictive models generated from the physical and chemical variables of soil, as well as the Random Forest algorithm, presented a high potential for predicting soil carbon stock and are sensitive to different land use systems.
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Burgess, Paul J., and Adolfo Rosati. "Advances in European agroforestry: results from the AGFORWARD project." Agroforestry Systems 92, no. 4 (2018): 801–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10457-018-0261-3.
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Abstract In global terms, European farms produce high yields of safe and high quality food but this depends on the use of many off-farm inputs and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, loss of soil nutrients and other negative environmental impacts incur substantial societal costs. Farmers in the European Union receive support through a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that comprises direct payments to farmers (Pillar I) and payments related to rural development measures (Pillar II). This paper examines the ways in which agroforestry can support European agriculture and rural development drawing on the conclusions of 23 papers presented in this Special Issue of Agroforestry Systems which have been produced during a 4-year research project called AGFORWARD. The project had the goal of promoting agroforestry in Europe and focused on four types of agroforestry: (1) existing systems of high nature and cultural value, and agroforestry for (2) high value tree, (3) arable, and (4) livestock systems. The project has advanced our understanding of the extent of agroforestry in Europe and of farmers’ perceptions of agroforestry, including the reasons for adoption or non-adoption. A participatory approach was used with over 40 stakeholder groups across Europe to test selected agroforestry innovations through field trials and experiments. Innovations included improved grazing management in agroforestry systems of high nature and cultural value and the introduction of nitrogen fixing plants in high value timber plantations and olive groves. Other innovations included shelter benefits for arable crops, and disease-control, nutrient-retention, and food diversification benefits from integrating trees in livestock enterprises. Biophysical and economic models have also been developed to predict the effect of different agroforestry designs on crop and tree production, and on carbon sequestration, nutrient loss and ecosystems services in general. These models help us to quantify the potential environmental benefits of agroforestry, relative to agriculture without trees. In view of the substantial area of European agroforestry and its wider societal and environmental benefits, the final policy papers in this Special Issue argue that agroforestry should play a more significant role in future versions of the CAP than it does at present.
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Campera, Marco, Katherine Hedger, Hélène Birot, et al. "Does the Presence of Shade Trees and Distance to the Forest Affect Detection Rates of Terrestrial Vertebrates in Coffee Home Gardens?" Sustainability 13, no. 15 (2021): 8540. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13158540.
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Complex agroforestry systems can host similar biodiversity levels to adjacent continuous forests and can offer important ecosystem services for wildlife. Species inhabiting adjacent forests, as well as species that prefer agroforestry systems, can benefit from this habitat matrix. It is necessary, however, to understand the species-specific adaptability to such a complex matrix. Indonesia is a biodiversity hotspot and hosts many endemic species that are threatened with extinction. Its human population relies heavily on agriculture, meaning that finding a balance between crop productivity and biodiversity is key for the long-term sustainability of local communities and wildlife. We aim to determine the influence of the presence of shade trees and distance to the forest on the detection rates of wildlife in coffee home gardens. In West Java, Indonesia, we monitored 23 gardens between April 2018 and March 2021 via camera traps, totalling 3856 days of monitoring in shade-grown and 3338 days in sun-exposed gardens. We also collected data in the nearby montane rainforest, totalling 1183 days of monitoring. We used Generalized Additive Models to estimate the influence of shade cover and distance to the forest on the detection rates of wildlife. The Sunda leopard cat Prionailurus javanensis was found more frequently in shade-grown gardens and used both the forest and agroforest matrix. Wild boars Sus scrofa mostly occurred in gardens adjacent to the forest, while barred buttonquails Turnix suscitator were associated with gardens far (>1 km) from the forest. Several species (civets Viverricula indica and Paradoxus musangus javanicus, Horsfield’s treeshrew Tupaia javanica, Javan ferret badger Melogale orientalis, Javan mongoose Herpestes javanicus) were not influenced by shade cover and distance to the forest, suggesting they are well adapted to the agroforestry system. Still, species of high conservation importance, such as Javan leopard Panthera pardus melas, Sunda porcupine Hystrix javanica, and grizzled langur Presbytis comata, were present in the forest but not in the agroforest, suggesting that the replacement of the forest by the agroforestry matrix is still detrimental. Nevertheless, it is important to maintain the complexity of the agroforestry system and connectivity with the neighbouring continuous forest to favour the long-term sustainability of this environment and the conservation of endemic species.
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Yusuf, M., Farid Hemon, and Sukartono Sukartono. "Agroforestry Management in Realizing Sustainable Farming Systems in Dry Lands of Dompu Regency from an Ontological Perspective." Jurnal Biologi Tropis 25, no. 2 (2025): 1781–90. https://doi.org/10.29303/jbt.v25i2.8859.
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Agroforestry management in dry land in Dompu Regency is important and strategic in efforts to improve resource sustainability and community welfare, namely by combining forestry and agricultural elements to create a sustainable and adaptive farming system to environmental changes. This paper aims to: (1) describe the concept and role of agroforestry in dry land farming; (2) analyze agroforestry management in realizing a sustainable farming system in Dompu Regency from an ontology perspective, and (3) analyze agroforestry models that can be developed in dry land farming in Dompu Regency. The method used in this study is a literature review: Data is analyzed descriptively. The results of the study indicate that: (1) Agroforestry is an integrated land management approach that integrates elements of forestry, agriculture, and livestock in one system to produce ecological and economic benefits simultaneously. (2) The application of agroforestry in Dompu Regency requires a multidimensional approach based on a comprehensive ontological understanding, covering physical and biological aspects, time dynamics, socio-economics, as well as axiological and epistemological dimensions; and (3) Several agroforestry models that have the potential to be developed in the dry land areas of Dompu Regency include: alley cropping (alley planting), silvopasture (combining trees and livestock), multistrata (tiered) systems, and intensive yard gardens. The selection of the right model must be adjusted to the biophysical characteristics of the land, the socio-economic conditions of the community, and the capacity of local institutions so that its implementation can run optimally and sustainably.
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Sutrisno, Adi, Wahyu Agang, Tjahjo Tri Hartono, and Mas Davino Sayaza. "Cultivating Climate Solutions: Agroforestry’s Potentials and Roles in North Kalimantan’s REDD+ Program." Ilomata International Journal of Social Science 5, no. 3 (2024): 743–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.61194/ijss.v5i3.1253.
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Agroforestry in North Kalimantan offers a promising avenue for balancing community livelihoods with carbon sequestration, crucial for the REDD+ initiatives. This paper examines the potential of agroforestry in North Kalimantan to support the REDD+ program, addressing both environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. Through field observations and interviews across four regencies and one city in North Kalimantan province, various agroforestry practices were identified, including improved fallows, alley cropping, scattered trees on cropland, living fences, and silvofishery. Challenges such as cultivation practices, post-harvest processing, market access, and financing were also explored. Three potential agroforestry models were proposed to enhance carbon capture while promoting local economic resilience. The paper underscores the importance of further research and community involvement to refine and expand these agroforestry approaches, offering hope for both local prosperity and global carbon reduction efforts.
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Marais, Zara E., Thomas P. Baker, Anthony P. O’Grady, Jacqueline R. England, Dugald Tinch, and Mark A. Hunt. "A Natural Capital Approach to Agroforestry Decision-Making at the Farm Scale." Forests 10, no. 11 (2019): 980. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f10110980.
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Background: Agroforestry systems can improve the provision of ecosystem services at the farm scale whilst improving agricultural productivity, thereby playing an important role in the sustainable intensification of agriculture. Natural capital accounting offers a framework for demonstrating the capacity of agroforestry systems to deliver sustained private benefits to farming enterprises, but traditionally is applied at larger scales than those at which farmers make decisions. Methods: Here we review the current state of knowledge on natural capital accounting and analyse how such an approach may be effectively applied to demonstrate the farm-scale value of agroforestry assets. We also discuss the merits of applying a natural capital approach to agroforestry decision-making and present an example of a conceptual model for valuation of agroforestry assets at the farm scale. Results: Our findings suggest that with further development of conceptual models to support existing tools and frameworks, a natural capital approach could be usefully applied to improve decision-making in agroforestry at the farm scale. Using this approach to demonstrate the private benefits of agroforestry systems could also encourage adoption of agroforestry, increasing public benefits such as biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. However, to apply this approach, improvements must be made in our ability to predict the types and amounts of services that agroforestry assets of varying condition provide at the farm or paddock scale.
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Dahliana, Besse, Syainullah Wahana, and Murni Djabar. "Sustainable Agroforestry Model for Supporting Farming Communities by Identifying Land Development in Bone District." Teumulong: Journal of Community Service 2, no. 2 (2024): 69–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.62568/jocs.v2i2.8.
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Agroforestry is an optimal land management approach that combines forestry, agriculture, livestock, and fisheries activities within the same area. Sustainable agroforestry models are implemented through community support in Bone District. The Bengo region is one of the initiatives undertaken by STIP YAPI BONE as part of a partnership scheme for the Agroforestry model, which represents a local wisdom aimed at safeguarding water sources by integrating several key components, including food crops, perennial plants, and livestock. It is undeniable that the Bengo region is highly unique, as it is divided into several zones, such as the core zone (Integrated Agrocomplex Gardens), buffer zone (Land for Integrated Forestry, Plantation, Agriculture, and Fisheries Commodities), and utilization zone. It holds significant social, cultural, economic, and ecological value. Bengo boasts two key farmers, Mr. Sahir and Mr. Asgar, who have successfully transformed their cocoa plantations into Agroforestry gardens. Therefore, Bengo has the potential to become a cornerstone for the partnership between the Research and Community Service Institution, offering economic, social, and ecological benefits. Hence, it is imperative to preserve Bengo. One approach to achieving this is to raise awareness among all stakeholders, including both the community and the government, regarding the importance of applying Sustainable Agroforestry models to critical lands in Bone District, particularly in South Sulawesi.
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Papandrea, Salvatore F., Maria F. Cataldo, Giuseppe Zimbalatti, Stefano Grigolato, and Andrea R. Proto. "What Is the Current Ergonomic Condition of Chainsaws in Non-Professional Use? A Case Study to Determine Vibrations and Noises in Small-Scale Agroforestry Farms." Forests 13, no. 11 (2022): 1876. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13111876.
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Agroforestry or agricultural forestry is an important resource for the exploitation of wood resources commonly based on a low level of mechanization and integrating agriculture crops land-management. Agroforestry areas consist often of buffer strip forest along the farms’ boundaries or on small forest stands within the same farms. Felling is commonly based on the use of chainsaws which are used occasionally, and are often aged models and with little maintenance done on them. In this context, the present study analyzes the vibration and noise generated by chainsaws in the specific contest of the agroforestry farms. The aim is to verify the hand-arm vibrations and noise level, which self-employed agroforest operators are exposed with the occasional use of aged and rarely maintained chainsaws. The main results show that vibration exposures are significantly affected by the model and condition of use of the chainsaw and at lower level, but still significant, by the wood and the position of the handle. Regarding noise levels, the chainsaw model and condition of use also has significant effects. In summary, this study highlights that the importance of the condition of use of the chainsaw has an important effect on the vibrations and noise exposition and that these, although limited due to the limited daily use by operators, must be carefully taken into consideration, and provide for containment actions through adequate information and training.
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Yuniati, D., H. Khotimah, Y. Lisnawati, and H. Meinas. "Business models on peatlands to prevent land and forest fires." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1027, no. 1 (2022): 012017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1027/1/012017.
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Abstract Peatlands nowadays, most of it has been degraded due to land and forest fires. The Indonesian government through The Peatland Restoration Agency has attempted to carry out peat restoration through three pillars. Revitalization is one of the restoration pillars besides rewetting and replanting, it seeks to improve the community livelihoods. The objectives of this study are to identify business models that have developed in the community and to analyze the mechanisms that occur in those business models in preventing forest and land fires. The research was conducted at the Peat Hydrological Unit of Mendahara-Batanghari, Jambi Province. In-depth interviews were conducted with respondents who were obtained by the purposive sampling method. Data and information then were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. Based on the field research this study found that the business models which can prevent forest and land fires are the rice field and horticulture business model, areca nut cultivation and utilization, liberica coffee agroforestry, pineapple cultivation, honey/beekeeping, jelutong agroforestry, ecotourism, and carbon trading. This study concludes that these business models have similar characteristics in preventing forest and land fires, namely land use adjusting the peat depth zoning with native peat species, non-timber forest products, and agroforestry patterns; intensive land management; utilization of biomass so that it does not become fuel during the dry season; maintaining peatlands in humid conditions through water management, and maintaining forest cover.
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Dhyani, S. K., Ajit, A. Handa, Nighat Jabeen, and Uma. "Agroforestry: An Integrated system for conservation of natural resources in Northern India." Indian Journal of Forestry 34, no. 2 (2011): 121–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-949428.
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The present paper deals with the land degradation in shiwaliks and deliberation of suitable Agroforestry Models for conservation and sustainable production of natural resources in this region. The Agroforestry practices recommended vary from silvipasture systems to meet fuel wood and fodder demands to agrisilviculture system (Poplar +Wheat +Fodder; Quercus+ Maize-Wheat; Grewia + Soybean - Wheat etc.) for food and fodder, hortisilvipasture system (Mango + Poplar + Paddy - Wheat; Plum + Morus + Soybean – Wheat; Apple + Pea, etc) for fruit, fodder and other products. The paper also highlights the employment opportunities through Agroforestry in the region.
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Rahmatan, Rahmatan, Yulia Raudhatul Balaqis Zahro, and Safira Azizah. "“WINS” untuk Pengelolaan Kawasan Lindung Berdasarkan Sistem Agroforestri Aren (Arenga pinnata) di Zona Rehabilitasi Taman Nasional Meru Betiri." Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia 26, no. 2 (2021): 221–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.18343/jipi.26.2.221.
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WINS" (Win-Win Strategy) in the management of protected areas is the strategy that benefit both parties. Agroforestry with forest trees accompanied by agricultural crops may benefits the community if it is implemented in line with the management of Meru Betiri National Park (TNMB) policies. The agroforestry plants proposed in this study were aren (Arenga pinnata), java chili (Piper retrofractum), and porang (Amorphophallus muelleri). This study recommends four strategies for better agroforestry practice in TNMB, i.e.,g. 1) strategy I, increasing public awareness of the urgency of the preservation of national park areas; 2) strategy II, formulating policies to support agroforestry as a strategic management effort; 3) strategy III, education and counseling, as a strengthening of the role of extension workers; and 4) strategy IV, facilitating access to relevant data across all participating institutions and is supported in a multidisciplinary manner. This model may be used as a reference for agroforestry models in conservation areas, especially in TNMB, which will optimize the development of native plants in an area.
 Keywords: agroforestry, Arenga pinnata, Meru Betiri National Park, SWOT analysis, win-win strategy
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Keeley, Wolz, Adams, et al. "Multi-Party Agroforestry: Emergent Approaches to Trees and Tenure on Farms in the Midwest USA." Sustainability 11, no. 8 (2019): 2449. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11082449.
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Agroforestry represents a solution to land degradation by agriculture, but social barriers to wider application of agroforestry persist. More than half of all cropland in the USA is leased rather than owner-operated, and the short terms of most leases preclude agroforestry. Given insufficient research on tenure models appropriate for agroforestry in the USA, the primary objective of this study was to identify examples of farmers practicing agroforestry on land they do not own. We conducted interviews with these farmers, and, in several cases, with landowners, in order to document their tenure arrangements. In some cases, additional parties also played a role, such as farmland investors, a farmer operating an integrated enterprise, and non-profit organizations or public agencies. Our findings include eleven case studies involving diverse entities and forms of cooperation in multi-party agroforestry (MA). MA generally emerged from shared objectives and intensive planning. MA appears to be adaptable to private, investor, institutional, and public landowners, as well as beginning farmers and others seeking land access without ownership. We identify limitations and strategies for further research and development of MA.
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Ilorkar, Vijay, S. Suroshe, and D. Jiotode. "Agroforestry Interventions across different Agroclimatic zones in Maharashtra, India." Indian Journal of Forestry 34, no. 1 (2011): 105–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-20vy2u.
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All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Agroforestry, College of Agriculture, Nagpur, have developed Teak and Bamboo based Agri-silviculture System. In the present study production and economics of Teak and Bamboo based Agri-silviculture System is discussed. Economic and ecological viability were studied and the Agroforestry models have been released for cultivation in semiarid region of the state.
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Triwiyanto, Chandra Nur, Priyono Suryanto, and Budiadi _. "DRY-FIELD (TEGALAN) AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS AS MINIATURE NATURE FOREST IN OUTSIDE FOREST AREA ON BULU - GIRIPURWO VILLAGE, GIRIMULYO DISTRICT, KULONPROGO." KnE Life Sciences 2, no. 1 (2015): 213. http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/kls.v2i1.145.
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<p>A dry-field (tegalan) is one of the subsystems of classical agroforestry, where there is no intensive management of both the spacing and the selection of the type that is considered. Dry-field (tegalan) agroforestry subsystems have a state that resembles natural forest ecosystems. It became an opportunity execution of research related to the stands composition of dry-field (tegalan) and forest nature. The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of developing agroforestry in Bulu and the relation of the natural forest. This research was conducted in Bulu-Giripurwo Village, Girimulyo District, Kulonprogo. Data was collected at 36 sample plots representing 3 strata. The first stratum had an area of &lt; 1000 m2, the second 1,000 m2–2,000 m2, and the third &gt; 2,000 m2. K-Means Cluster Analysis and exponential equation modeling was used to analyze the dry-field (tegalan). The results of this study indicate that there were three models of management of cultivated land in Bulu; the Mixed Model, Model MPTS dominant plants, and forest trees dominant model. Mixed models had the stand equation Y = 3.39 x 2.7128-0,026X with an R2 of 0.798. The dominant MPTS plan models had the stand equation 3,155 x 2.7128-0,021X with an R2 of 0.770. The dominant of forest trees models has stands equation Y = 3.182 x 2.7128-0,024X with R2 of 0.706. These results demonstrate agroforestry modeling subsystem dry-field (tegalan) has characteristics resembling natural forest indicated from the value of R2 that characterized so close with the equation of uneven-aged forest model.</p><p><br /><strong>Keywords</strong>: Agroforestry, dry-field (tegalan), natural forest</p>
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Parthiban, Kallappan. "Agroforestry Research in India: Major Achievements, Challenges and Way Forward." Indian Journal of Forestry 43, no. 1 (2021): 25–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-89f4nb.
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Agroforestry in India has earned popularity by meeting the domestic and industrial wood requirement besides satisfying the needs of other ecosystem services. However, it’s promotion has met with numerous challenges like lack of organizational and institutional structure coupled with marketing /consumption and technological challenges. These challenges were resolved through technological, organizational and marketing interventions. The High Yielding Short Rotation (HYSR) clones, precision silvicultural technology, multi functional agroforestry models and value addition technology resulted in establishment of over 75000 hectare of plantation during the period between 2008 and 2018 in association with paper, plywood, match wood, timber and biomass power generation industries. The conceptualization and implementation of bi, tri and quad-partite model contract farming has ensured organizational interventions and brought the agroforestry stakeholders in the value chain system. Similarly, assurance of buy back coupled with price supportive system for major farm grown trees are the major marketing interventions. The innovative research and developmental strategies have attracted all wood based industries to organized industrial agroforestry promotion and development ensuring self-reliance in raw material domain. Similarly, the tree growing farmers are attracted towards tree industrial agro forestry for its assured buy back higher productivity and profitability. This, research-based agroforestry value chain system is one of the innovative models and has excellent replication potential across the country.
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Kawooya, Ronald, Charles Mugisa, Vivian Namutebi, et al. "Analysis of Tea Agroforestry System: The Case of Kyenjojo District in Uganda." European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 5, no. 5 (2023): 68–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2023.5.5.718.
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Uganda is one of the countries in east Africa where agroforestry farming system has spread in twelve agro-ecological zones. Agroforestry practices are critical in all agro-based sectors like tea industry because of benefits like provision of fuel wood for curing tea. The purpose of this study was to understand the current agroforestry practices adopted by smallholder tea estate farmers and investigate options for scaling up the technology to alleviate the fuelwood scarcity faced by tea industries. The study involved a survey that was conducted in Kyenjojo district located in Western Uganda in June 2020. A total of 65 small holder tea farmers (respondents) were interviewed during the study. A purposive sampling method was used and data analyzed with SPSS to generate descriptive statistics that included frequencies, percentages, tables, graphs and charts. Results showed that shade was the most benefit of agroforestry trees by a proportion of 33% towards tea growing and followed by climate modification at 24%. Protection of the environment was also revealed as one of the leading benefits of tea agroforestry with a proportion of 34%, as well as trees acting as a source of poles at 23%. Eucalyptus at 34% was the most dominant agroforestry tree used at tea farm level as a woodlot, followed by Grevillea robusta at 28%. The most dominant adoption method of tea agroforestry practices at tea farm level was through farmers learning from fellow farmers at 34%, followed by adoption by trainings at 23%. Planting of agroforestry trees was the only remedy stated by farmers as an effort done to retain trees on farm. As a recommendation towards increased uptake of agroforestry at farm level, farmers identified certification and other factory-based incentives such as Rain Forest Alliance being the most important. Based on the identified benefits of tea-agroforestry systems, efforts should be made by Public, Private and Development partners to make all tea farmers aware of the existing and appropriate agroforestry practices while developing appropriate incentive models for increased adoption of tea agroforestry system in Uganda.
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Saleh, Muh Ikmal, and Rahmat Ariandi. "Model Agroforestry yang Diterapkan Kelompok Tani Hutan (KTH) Berbasis Agribisnis di Desa Ulusaddang Kabupaten Pinrang." JURNAL GALUNG TROPIKA 12, no. 2 (2023): 191–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.31850/jgt.v12i2.1091.
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This study aimed to identify the Agroforestry model applied by the Agribusiness-based KTH in Ulusaddang Village, Pinrang District, South Sulawesi. Determination of the sample using the census method involving KTH, which represents the entire population, namely KTH Sipatuo and KTH Chulande Sipatuo. The results showed that the agroforestry models applied to each KTH were agro silviculture, agrosilvofishery, agro silvopasture, and monoculture (non-agroforestry). Several types of commodities and livestock that make up the agroforestry system are 1) Woody plants; sugar palm (Arenga pinnata), candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus), white teak (Gmelina arborea), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla L), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), 2) seasonal plants; corn (Zea mays), banana (Musa paradisiaca L), avocado (Persea Americana), durian (Durio), cocoa (Theobroma cacao), robusta coffee (Coffea canephora), 3) animal feed; lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala), gamal (Gliricidia sepium), 4) Livestock; Cattle (Bos taurus sp), and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).
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VijayKumar, R., Prashant Tiwari, Sameer Daniel, et al. "Agroforestry Systems: A Pathway to Resilient and Productive Landscapes." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 14, no. 12 (2024): 177–93. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124617.
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Agroforestry, the integration of trees, crops, and livestock on the same land, offers a sustainable approach to enhancing agricultural productivity while mitigating environmental challenges. This review highlights the important role agroforestry systems play in promoting resilient and productive landscapes, particularly in the face of climate change, land degradation, and biodiversity loss. Agroforestry systems, including alley cropping, silvopasture, and home gardens, provide significant ecological benefits such as carbon sequestration, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved soil health, water conservation, and enhanced biodiversity. These systems not only stabilize microclimates and reduce soil erosion but also improve soil fertility and water infiltration, making them vital for climate adaptation. Socio-economically, agroforestry diversifies income sources for smallholder farmers by generating products like timber, fruits, and fodder, while contributing to food security through year-round crop availability and improved nutrition. Despite these benefits, the adoption of agroforestry faces substantial barriers, including socio-cultural resistance, knowledge gaps, inadequate policy support, and limited access to markets and credit. High initial costs, perceived risks, and competition for resources between trees and crops further impede its widespread implementation. Addressing these challenges requires enhancing extension services, policy reforms, financial incentives, and market access to support smallholder farmers. Future directions emphasize integrating agroforestry into national agricultural policies and climate action plans, supported by research on optimizing species selection, pest management, and sustainable resource use. By the synergies between agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and Sustainable Development Goals, agroforestry presents a viable pathway for transforming agricultural systems into more resilient, productive, and sustainable models. Scaling up agroforestry can help restore degraded lands, sequester carbon, and enhance the livelihoods of rural communities, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable development.
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Cao, Xiaoqing, Zhili Zhang, Jingjing Wang, Huiyan Dai, Aiting Zhang, and Xiaoniu Xu. "Evaluation of Soil Quality in Different Bletilla striata Agroforestry Systems in Eastern China." Horticulturae 10, no. 12 (2024): 1308. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10121308.
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Agroforestry is being promoted as a feasible land use management to improve understory economic benefits. However, there are few studies on species selection and the comprehensive evaluation of soil quality change in rhizoma bletillae (Bletilla striata) agroforestry systems. The soil quality index (SQI) and minimum dataset (MDS) methods can reflect the overall condition and were effective tools for understanding different cultivation systems. In this study, we evaluated the soil quality of four cultivation models (including three agroforestry systems: PeB, moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis)–rhizoma bletillae; PoB, plane trees (Platanus orientali)–rhizoma bletillae; CcB, pecan trees (Carya cathayensis)–rhizoma bletillae; and CK, rhizoma bletillae monoculture. The total dataset (TDS) consisted of 15 soil parameters containing physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. The results showed that soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) were finally selected and established as the MDS. Agroforestry could significantly influence soil quality. Compared with CK, the SQI in CcB significantly increased and decreased in PeB and PoB. Soil water content (SWC), nitrate nitrogen (NO3−-N), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), SOC, TN, and TP contents were higher in CcB than in the other cultivation models. Based on various soil indicators and SQI analysis, the CcB was the best in improving soil quality. These findings showed that the soil quality index based on the MDS can be used as an effective indicator for agroforestry systems selection. It provides theoretical guidance for the practice of bionic cultivation and the sustainable management of rhizoma bletillae.
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Gonçalves, Claudia de Brito Quadros, Madalena Maria Schlindwein, and Gabrielli do Carmo Martinelli. "Agroforestry Systems: A Systematic Review Focusing on Traditional Indigenous Practices, Food and Nutrition Security, Economic Viability, and the Role of Women." Sustainability 13, no. 20 (2021): 11397. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132011397.
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This study aimed to identify from the literature review whether agroforestry systems have been an agricultural practice adopted by indigenous peoples for income generation and food and nutritional security. For this, a systematic review was conducted in the period from 2010 to 2020 of 92 articles, dissertations, and theses. Thus, it is found that agroforestry practices are traditional indigenous forms of farming that provide food security, income generation, and medicines, in addition to preserving biodiversity. Indigenous agroforestry is fundamental to indigenous culture, strengthening spiritual practices and the relationship with nature. Women have vital importance in the management of agroforestry practices because, through this productive practice, they ensure the food consumption of the family, besides generating income. However, women still face many difficulties in the countryside because their working hours are longer than those of men; besides not participating in decisions on the choice of species and form of management, in some countries, they still face difficulty accessing and owning land. The studies provide evidence on the economic viability of agroforestry systems. However, research gaps are identified that verify the economic and financial analysis of agroforestry models, which address the concerns of indigenous communities, aiming at food security. These analyses are essential for the implementation and continuity of the production system.
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Nasiro, Kalifa. "The Benefits of Agroforestry Coffee Production Systems: A Review." World Journal of Food Science and Technology 8, no. 4 (2024): 86–105. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjfst.20240804.13.
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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide and is consumed by approximately one-third of the world’s population. More than 80 developing countries have earned foreign currency from coffee. Coffee production systems vary from multi-strata agroforestry systems to full-sun monocultures. This literature review aimed to explore the benefits of agroforestry coffee production systems, in which coffee trees are planted together with forest trees, fruits, and timber trees. The question of whether coffee trees benefited from shade trees has not been clear for more than a century. Yield potential, competition for water and nutrients, and perceived lower economic performance compared to high-input monoculture coffee systems are central issues in this controversy. However, various case studies provide evidence that the economic performance of coffee agroforestry systems is equal to or better than that of unshaded plantations and/or plantations with higher input levels. Additionally, agroforestry systems provide several ecosystem services that might help sustain the production of multiple crops, improve farmers&apos; livelihoods, and conserve biodiversity. In the face of climate change and the resulting rainfall decline and increased fluctuations in temperature extremes, tree shade appears to be an important climate adaptation coping strategy for smallholder farmers. Thus, shade can reduce the ecological and economic vulnerability of resource-poor smallholder farmers. Because of the long periods involved in tree growth, our understanding of agroforestry systems will be restricted if it depends only on experimental data. One way to improve our understanding and integrate scattered knowledge on coffee agroforestry is by using process-based models. Therefore, for the effective prediction of coffee growth dynamics, future research should integrate modeling that bridges gaps and can set the development of quantitative models predicting the growth and production of coffee.
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Dupraz, Christian, Kevin Wolz, Isabelle Lecomte, et al. "Hi-sAFe: A 3D Agroforestry Model for Integrating Dynamic Tree–Crop Interactions." Sustainability 11, no. 8 (2019): 2293. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11082293.
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Agroforestry, the intentional integration of trees with crops and/or livestock, can lead to multiple economic and ecological benefits compared to trees and crops/livestock grown separately. Field experimentation has been the primary approach to understanding the tree–crop interactions inherent in agroforestry. However, the number of field experiments has been limited by slow tree maturation and difficulty in obtaining consistent funding. Models have the potential to overcome these hurdles and rapidly advance understanding of agroforestry systems. Hi-sAFe is a mechanistic, biophysical model designed to explore the interactions within agroforestry systems that mix trees with crops. The model couples the pre-existing STICS crop model to a new tree model that includes several plasticity mechanisms responsive to tree–tree and tree–crop competition for light, water, and nitrogen. Monoculture crop and tree systems can also be simulated, enabling calculation of the land equivalent ratio. The model’s 3D and spatially explicit form is key for accurately representing many competition and facilitation processes. Hi-sAFe is a novel tool for exploring agroforestry designs (e.g., tree spacing, crop type, tree row orientation), management strategies (e.g., thinning, branch pruning, root pruning, fertilization, irrigation), and responses to environmental variation (e.g., latitude, climate change, soil depth, soil structure and fertility, fluctuating water table). By improving our understanding of the complex interactions within agroforestry systems, Hi-sAFe can ultimately facilitate adoption of agroforestry as a sustainable land-use practice.
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Solanki, G., C. Chauhan, and R. Singh. "Performance of Acacia nilotica in different agroforestry systems, grown in saline water." Indian Journal of Forestry 22, no. 4 (1999): 295–98. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-s3f056.
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Different agroforestry models namely agrosilviculture, silvipastoral and silviculture were developed in the riverine type of land. These models were maintained with underground saline water of different salinity. Plant height and plant girth(DBH) was monitored to understand growth pattern of the Acacia nilotica. The growth of A. nilotica was not significantly affected by salinity of water through the variations in growth parameter in different agroforestry systems were significant at 1% level. The growth of A. nilotica in agrosilviculture system found better than other two. Nutritive value of top feed of Acacia nilotica maintained with saline water is better than the result reported elsewhere in various situation in India.
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Jeyanny Vijayanathan, Darshini Rawichandran, Mohd Zaki Abdullah, Rosdi Koter, Rozita Ahmad, and Mohd Afif Hazmi Anuar. "Agroforestry Practices to Achieve Sustainable and Climate Resilient Forests." Journal of Tropical Plant Physiology 14, no. 2 (2022): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.56999/jtpp.2022.14.2.22.
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The agroforestry system is practiced all over the world and it has major importance in the reduction of theclimate change impacts. Currently, climate change is a problem in developed or developing countries suchas Malaysia, and the establishment of commercially successful agroforestry can be implemented inovercoming the problems. Although numerous research agencies have done dispersed studies, the resultsare not coordinated, and some are yet to be published. Several agroforestry models, however, can be appliedto large-scale implementation, particularly in monoculture crop plantations with a long gestation time orlow investment returns. The guidelines for the effective growth of agroforestry in the country have beenidentified based on the case studies and the restrictions of agroforestry. The recommended agroforestrytechniques are still being refined and proposed to be implemented according to their suitability. Theagroforestry concept has been used in a policy to address ways to boost the availability of scarce domesticresources such as land and raw materials. Furthermore, it also explores opportunities related to climatechange mitigation. In conclusion, advanced technologies and incentives for marginalised communities andfarmers are important in improving the agricultural productivity of forests towards promoting agroforestrysystems, and achieving the sustainable development goals.
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Monari, Fred Nyamitago. "Simulation-Based Analysis of Agroforestry Practices in Kisii County Kenya." Asian Research Journal of Mathematics 21, no. 4 (2025): 126–35. https://doi.org/10.9734/arjom/2025/v21i4915.
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Agroforestry, the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes, is a sustainable practice that enhances biodiversity, improves soil health, and contributes to climate change mitigation. In Kisii County, agroforestry is particularly important due to the region’s reliance on agriculture and the challenges posed by climate change. This study focuses on simulating and analyzing the impact of common agroforestry tree species in Kisii County, including Grevillea robusta, Sesbania sesban, Casuarina equisetifolia, and Markhamia lutea. Using R programming, this study simulates data on tree density, crop yield, livestock density, soil health, biodiversity index, and carbon sequestration. Linear regression models revealed that tree density had a significant negative effect on crop yield (p < 0.001) but positive effects on soil health and carbon sequestration (p < 0.01). The findings suggest trade-offs between tree density and crop productivity that need careful management. This study provides data-driven insights for optimizing agroforestry practices in Kisii County to balance agricultural productivity with environmental benefits.
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Budiaman, Ahmad, Hardjanto, Qori Pebrian Ilham, and Chandra Puspita Maharani. "Agroforestry Harvesting Residue: A Case Study in Private Forests in Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia." Jurnal Sylva Lestari 12, no. 1 (2023): 86–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v12i1.809.
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One of the wood sources in Indonesia is derived from private forests managed with agroforestry systems. The harvesting operation in these forests will produce harvesting residues. The study aimed to quantify the harvesting residue volume and to construct a prediction model for harvesting residue volume in a private forest managed with an agroforestry system. The study was conducted in a private forest managed with an agroforestry system in Probolinggo, East Java. The method employed for quantifying harvesting residue was a whole-tree method. The harvesting residue was classified into stumps, butt ends, top logs, and branches. Harvesting residues with dbh >= 4 cm were measured after harvesting. The best model was selected based on the Root Mean Squared Error and the adjusted coefficient of determination values. The number of sample trees was 31 trees, which were chosen by farmers to be felled. The study found that the harvesting residues were 6% of the total harvested volume. The harvesting residue was predominantly the stumps. The best model for estimating harvesting residue volume in agroforestry private forests was V = 0.042VolTot1.248. The study concluded that harvesting operations in private forests managed with agroforestry systems produced a small number of harvesting residues. The harvested volume was the most significant indicator for estimating the harvesting residue volume. Keywords: agroforestry, harvesting residue, private forests, predicting models
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Alves Filho, Pedro Paulo da Costa, Osvaldo Ryohei Kato, Jessivaldo Rodrigues Galvão, Rubson da Costa Leite, Leonardo de Almeida Oliveira, and Joel Correa de Souza. "Quantification of biomass and litter in agroforestry system with sour orange cultivation in the Brazilian Amazon." Research, Society and Development 10, no. 5 (2021): e41110515165. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i5.15165.
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The knowledge of the quantity and composition of the deposited biomass is useful to plan the nutrient management of cultivations in agroforestry systems. The objective of this work was to evaluate the production of biomass and litter in two agroforestry systems with organic and conventional cultivations of sour orange. The areas use models of orange production by monoculture and under agroforestry systems: the first agroforestry system is composed of rows of brazilian mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla K.) accompanied by double rows of orange trees (Citrus aurantium L.); the second system is composed of rows of ingá (Ingá edulis Mart.) accompanied by double rows of orange trees. A completely randomized design was used in a 10x2 factorial scheme, with 4 replications. The locations within the management systems were organized as follows: agroforestry system composed of mahogany trees; Ingá trees agroforestry system; conventional sour orange monoculture system. The areas that the biomass and litter were collected in the locations in the systems were: between plants in the row for cultivation of forest species that make up the system; between rows of the forest species row and orange cultivation row; between plants in the orange cultivation row; between rows of the double row of orange cultivation. Two periods were analyzed in the experiment: the months of lowest and highest rainfall. Agroforestry systems promoted greater biomass and litter to the soil compared to monoculture. In this way, they were configured as a beneficial practice for the soil in sour orange crops in the Brazilian Amazon.
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Insusanty, Enny, M. Ikhawan, and Emy Sadjati. "Agroforestry Models in Riau Main Island Indonesia: Kampar Regency Context." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 156 (May 2018): 012063. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/156/1/012063.
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Riofrío, José, Celia Herrero, Jorge Grijalva, and Felipe Bravo. "Aboveground tree additive biomass models in Ecuadorian highland agroforestry systems." Biomass and Bioenergy 80 (September 2015): 252–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.05.026.
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Cañadas-López, Álvaro, Paul Gamboa-Trujillo, Santiago Buitrón-Garrido, et al. "Laurel Regeneration Management by Smallholders to Generate Agroforestry Systems in the Ecuadorian Amazon Upper Basin: Growth and Yield Models." Forests 14, no. 6 (2023): 1174. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14061174.
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Laurel (Cordia alliodora Ruiz & Pav. Oken) is a Neotropical native tree that is easily regenerated in the secondary forest within the Amazon region. Amazonian smallholders use this tree regeneration to obtain a homogeneous forest cover when developing local agroforestry systems, which do not depend on nursery seedling production for tree planting. The objective of the present investigation was to develop growth and yield models for Laurel within the local agroforestry systems. A total of 226 sampling plots were measured between 2010–2011 and 2014–2015. Chapman- Richard, Hosslfeld II, and the generalized algebraic difference approach (GADA) form of the Chapman-Richard’s function was used for modeling height-age and diameter-age relationships. Eight volume models were tested to describe total stem volume. The GADA method was suited to describe the Laurel height and diameter-age growth. The cutting cycle for agroforestry systems with a density of 300 trees ha−1 at the best site index (SI) (22 m) produced 13.9 m3 ha−1 year−1 and a total wood yield of 195.1 m3 ha−1 at age 14. In the worst SI (14 m), the average annual yield was 3.5 m3 ha−1, with a total yield of 83.3 m3 ha−1 at age 24 years. The Spurr potential model was the best fit to describe the volume of the Laurel according to the Akaike information criteria. The Laurel biological (optimal) rotation age suggests that the minimum cutting diameter should be lowered from 30 cm of DBH in the research zone. Management of the natural regeneration of secondary forests by smallholders is a local agroforestry practice that should be given greater attention, especially within protected forest areas.
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Patta, Dua, Darman Saiful, Hadayani, and Golar. "Financial Analysis of Candlenut Agroforestry System in KPH Dolago Tanggunung Resort Sigi, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 4, Sep & Oct 2020 (2020): 48–59. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4286853.
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<em>Integrated land use systems, such as agroforestry, were believed to increase opportunities for the sustainability of the agricultural sector and food security. The implementation of agroforestry had an important role in the social and cultural aspects of local communities. This research was conducted at KPH Dolago Tanggunung Resort Sigi. This research was conducted for 6 effective months, from April to October 2018. The main purposes of this research was to analyze the economic value of the business feasibility of the candlenut agroforestry system at KPH Dolago Tanggunung Resort Sigi, to determine the prospects for developing KPH-based Candlenut agroforestry and to analyze the contribution of agroforestry agroforestry systems to food security.</em> <em>The results shown that all the cultivation of the plants Model I were profitable (feasible) to be cultivated because they had IRR values higher than MAR 5% and Net B / C Ratio higher than 1. Optimum age Model I were reached when the candlenut stands were 20 years old. The average annual increment (MAI) was achieved by Model I of 6.17 m3 / ha / year and the total standing stock volume was 123.31 m3 / ha. The operations of Model shown a positive value of NPV, so it was feasible to continue. The level of resilience Model I could still withstand economic changes with an increase in costs by 10%, or a decrease in income by 10%. The need for the interest rate that could be given so that it was feasible to cultivate Models I was 5% to 89%. The level of income of the community who operated an agroforestry system could improve the welfare and education level of the family. The community empowerment program in the area of the Dolago Tanggunu Resort Palolo KPH working area was still not optimally carried out even though there were existing laws that accommodate it. The candlenut-based agroforestry development model had very high potential to be developed in the KPH Dolago Tanggunu Resort Palolo area, so that it could be used as an agroforestry model for FMU management.</em>
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Stewart, Stephen B., Anthony P. O’Grady, Daniel S. Mendham, Greg S. Smith, and Philip J. Smethurst. "Digital Tools for Quantifying the Natural Capital Benefits of Agroforestry: A Review." Land 11, no. 10 (2022): 1668. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land11101668.
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Agroforestry is one nature-based solution that holds significant potential for improving the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems. Quantifying these benefits is challenging in agroforestry systems, largely due to landscape complexity and the diversity of management approaches. Digital tools designed for agroforestry typically focus on timber and crop production, and not the broader range of benefits usually considered in assessments of ecosystem services and natural capital. The objectives of this review were to identify and evaluate digital tools that quantify natural capital benefits across eight themes applicable to agroforestry systems: timber production and carbon sequestration, agricultural production, microclimate, air quality, water management, biodiversity, pollination, and amenity. We identified and evaluated 63 tools, 9 of which were assessed in further detail using Australia as a case study. No single tool was best suited to quantify benefits across each theme, suggesting that multiple tools or models could be combined to address capability gaps. We find that model complexity, incorporation of spatial processes, accessibility, regional applicability, development speed and interoperability present significant challenges for the tools that were evaluated. We recommend that these challenges be considered as opportunities to develop new, and build upon existing, tools to enhance decision support in agroforestry systems.
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Subramanian, Sivaranjani, Kajoli Begum, Wishfully Mylliemngap, and Sajitha Siril. "Review on Agroforestry Systems of Indian Eastern Himalayas: Potential Role in Carbon Sequestration and Ecosystem Services." Agrobiodiversity & Agroecology 04, no. 1&2 (2024): 21–45. https://doi.org/10.33002/aa041202.
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Agroforestry has been recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as important for reducing soil erosion and carbon sequestration. The Indian Eastern Himalayan region is very diverse in terms of agroforestry systems varying in species composition and management practices according to agro-climatic zones as well as inherent traditional knowledge of the practising communities. This land use system forms an important part of the traditional agricultural practices of Indigenous communities of this region by supporting their livelihood and also deeply embedded in their socio-cultural traditions. The present review is an attempt to appraise the different agroforestry systems of the eastern Himalayan region of India, with a particular focus on their role in carbon sequestration and the provision of ecosystem services. Analysis of the literature revealed the multifarious types of ecosystem services that can be derived from this land use system ranging from provisioning, regulating and cultural services. Moreover, the potential for carbon sequestration was reported by several researchers and was found to vary concerning species composition and type of management. Despite its importance, agroforestry systems also face several challenges due to various factors including lack of quality planting material, market linkages, knowledge gap, and policy complications as well as the impacts of climate change. In conclusion, we highlighted several opportunities for sustainable agroforestry practices by promoting them as biodiversity conservation models, encouraging participation of agroforestry practitioners in carbon credit markets, linking farmers with agricultural extension services and integrating communities’ traditional knowledge with scientific innovation for improved seed, effective soil and water management, and sustainable harvesting, value addition and marketing of agroforestry products.
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Permanasari, Paramyta Nila, Karuniawan Puji Wicaksono, Akbar Saitama, Bayu Adi Kusuma, and Muhammad Rafi Bamratama. "Productivity of Arabica Coffee in Brawijaya University’s Agroforestry." International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology 9, no. 2 (2024): 137–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab.92.15.
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Agroforestry is an agricultural system that combines annual crops with various woody or annual plants. The research carried out in arabica coffee agroforestry of Brawijaya University’s forest with pines as shading plant. Differences in management mechanisms result in differences in arabica coffee production and environmental conditions in the four pine-arabica coffee agroforestry management models in UB forests. The research’s purpose is to analyze production and biodiversity of arabica coffee in UB forests. Based on the results, it can be concluded that different levels of cultivation management have a significant influence on productive branches, number of unproductive branches, branch length, number of clusters each branch, and harvest yield. The average harvest yield BMP treatment was 3473.39 g each plant. The total diversity index value of understorey plants in UB Forest's coffee and pine agroforestry ranges from 1.4 – 2 (the diversity index values obtained for each plot from LC, MC, HC, and BMP management were (1.4), (1.52), (1.73), and (2.02)) with the value of H'= 1 – 3.322 (Shannon-Wiener diversity index). This result indicated that vegetation especially understorey diversity is classified as moderate.
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Budiyono, Budiyono, Abdul Rauf, Satia Negara Lubis, and Sabrina Sabrina. "System Research and Optimization of Coffee-Based Agricultural Land as a Sustainable Forest Management Alternative." Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Social Science (ICSS) 4, no. 1 (2025): 56–66. https://doi.org/10.59188/icss.v4i1.236.
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Biodiversity decline has significant implications for environmental sustainability, necessitating an integrated approach to environmental planning and management. Environmental degradation is closely linked to socio-economic conditions, particularly poverty and economic growth. In response to this issue, this research aims to analyze the development of coffee-based agroforestry systems in forest areas to optimize land use in Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The research employs a quantitative approach, with coffee farmers practicing agroforestry in forest areas as the research population and sample. The findings indicate that a more suitable and sustainable agroforestry system for this region is the agrosilvopastoral model, which integrates trees, agricultural crops, and fodder grasses. This system is particularly effective in steep and very steep terrains with shallow and loose soil. Additionally, in basin areas near springs and rivers, agroaquaforestry or agroaquasilvicultural systems are recommended, incorporating agricultural crops, trees, fish ponds, and fodder grass to maintain environmental stability. The implications of this research suggest that implementing these agroforestry models can enhance land productivity, support farmers' economic sustainability, and contribute to environmental conservation in forest areas.
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I, Priya. "Exploring the Evolution of Agroforestry: Comparing Traditional and Modern Practices for Sustainable Agriculture." Advances in Agricultural Technology & Plant Sciences 8, no. 1 (2025): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.63235/aatps.180164.
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The review bridges the gap between traditional and modern agroforestry systems, drawing insights from scientific literature and practical applications in farmer fields, while outlining their ecological and socio-economic implications. Agroforestry, an ancient practice of integrating trees, crops, and livestock, has evolved into a sustainable agricultural model addressing pressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security. Traditional agroforestry, rooted in holistic organic farming, emphasizes biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem resilience. It leverages indigenous knowledge and natural processes, fostering low-input, eco-friendly practices that enhance livelihoods and cultural heritage. These systems effectively combat climate-related perturbations, offering long-term ecological stability and socio-cultural resilience. Conversely, modern agroforestry incorporates advancements such as precision farming, improved crop varieties, and mechanization to maximize productivity and integrate with global markets. While these methods enhance output efficiency and market viability, they may inadvertently reduce biodiversity and increase reliance on synthetic inputs, posing sustainability concerns. The paper explores the distinct benefits of both systems and underscores the potential for synergistic integration. By blending traditional ecological knowledge with frontier technologies like artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and sustainable mechanization, agroforestry can address food, fuel, and fiber demands while bolstering ecosystem resilience. The review also advocates for policies that support hybrid agroforestry models, promoting innovation while safeguarding ecological integrity and socio-cultural values. Such integrated approaches can redefine global agriculture, ensuring sustainable food security, environmental preservation, and cultural continuity. The convergence of age-old wisdom with cutting-edge science represents a transformative pathway for achieving sustainable agricultural landscapes.
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Dako, Fransiskus Xaverius, Yudhistira A. N. R. Ora, Fabianus Ranta, et al. "Traditional Agroforestry Models Based on Local Knowledge in the Mount Mutis-Timau Highlands,Timor Island, Indonesia." Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management) 15, no. 2 (2025): 192. https://doi.org/10.29244/jpsl.15.2.192.
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The adoption of local knowledge in land management is a fundamental aspect that determines the success of managing agroforestry systems to support food security and improve community welfare. This study aims to examine the application of local community knowledge in managing owned land using an agroforestry model. Data were collected through a series of systematic stages, including indepth interviews with respondents who were heads of households and community leaders, direct observation of the land, and literature studies related to agroforestry patterns. A descriptive analysis using a qualitative approach was conducted to obtain important information regarding the actual conditions observed. The results show that the construction of local knowledge is determined using space by intervening with various plants on a plot of land. The crop planting intervention consisted of three models: intercropping, annual/plantation plants as a fence dividing the land, and forestry plants separated from agricultural/plantation plants. Farmers in Ajaobaki and Fatumnasi Villages choose seasonal crops (corn and beans) to meet food needs, plantation crops (Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd, Citrus reticulata, Persea americana, Artocarpus heterophyllus, and Mangifera indica) to increase income and ecological functions, and forestry crops (Casuarina junghuhniana,Eucalyptus urophylla, Tectona grandis L.f, and Gmelina arborea), which provide both economic and ecological benefits. Planting a combination of plant types on land can indirectly anticipate climate change and, on the other hand, can improve community welfare and protect the environment in the area.