The coming of age of agroforestry

PK Ramachandran Nair

doi:10.1002/jsfa.2897

journal article Apr 27, 2007

The coming of age of agroforestry

PK Ramachandran Nair

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Vol. 87 No. 9 pp. 1613-1619 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractThe success of modern agricultural and forestry production can be largely attributed to monoculture systems using a few select species. In the drive for maximizing yield and profit, the age‐old tradition of using combined farming systems was essentially avoided and in some cases this has resulted in environmental problems such as land and water degradation and increased land clearing. During the last 30 years, however, the positive benefits of agroforestry to the producer and the environment have been increasingly recognized. Combining trees and crops in spatial or temporal arrangements has been shown to improve food and nutritional security and mitigate environmental degradation, offering a sustainable alternative to monoculture production. By providing supportive and complimentary roles with a flexible approach, agroforestry can offer specific social and environmental benefits across a range of landscapes and economies. More research and effort is needed to explore the full potential of agroforestry applications and to fuel awareness. As the plethora of benefits of agroforestry are realized, modern land‐use systems are evolving towards a more sustainable and holistic approach to land management. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry

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Published: Apr 27, 2007
Vol/Issue: 87(9)
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PK Ramachandran Nair (2007). The coming of age of agroforestry. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 87(9), 1613-1619. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2897

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