Agroforestry and Animal Husbandry
<p id="p1">Agroforestry (AF) entails deliberate agricultural practices where farmers integrate a combination of trees, grasses, shrubs, crops, and livestock within their farming systems to create more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscapes. This strategic combination enhances soil fertili...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1192736 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Agroforestry (AF) entails deliberate agricultural practices where farmers integrate a combination of trees, grasses, shrubs, crops, and livestock within their farming systems to create more resilient and sustainable agricultural landscapes. This strategic combination enhances soil fertility, conserves water, and mitigates climate change by sequestering carbon. Additionally, it fosters diverse habitats for wildlife and promotes biodiversity. Animal husbandry within AF systems optimises land use efficiency, providing animals with access to forage, shade, and shelter. This holistic approach enhances resilience against environmental challenges, ensuring diversified and consistent agricultural production over time, ultimately boosting farm productivity and profitability. This chapter underscores the multifaceted benefits of integrating AF and animal husbandry, offering valuable insights into viable agricultural practices for achieving food sovereignty and providing ecosystem services.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83769-925-4 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1006711 |