Source: iucn.org Published: April 28, 2014 Photo: RSPB Europe is rich in peatlands and these important ecosystems can bring environmental, social and economic benefits for communities and wildlife alike. A new report published today highlights innovative projects from...
Source: frenchfoodintheus.org Published: January 19, 2016 As part of the 2nd National Day of Agroforestry, France unveiled new plans for developing ecologically sustainable forestry practices throughout the country. The plan aims to reduce the environmental impact of...
Source: naturesorganichaven.com Published: March 2, 2017 NOTE: Source Link website has invalid certificate. According to the Association for Temperate Agrofiorestry, “Agroforestry is a land management system that optimizes the benefits from the biological interactions...
Source: foodtank.com Published: May 1, 2016 Sarah Small Agroforestry—the use of trees in farming—benefits both farmers and the environment. According to a recent report by Biodiversity International, the Center for International Forestry Research, the World...
Source: inhabitat.com Published: November 19, 2016 A dry vineyard in its early stages. Written by Greg Beach You’ve heard the line: water, it’s everywhere, not a drop to drink. Only 3 percent of the world’s water is fresh, 75 percent of which is stored in...
Source: hortweek.com Published: January 22, 2016 NOTE: You need a Horticulture Week account to read the full article. Agroforestry, combining field growing with trees for timber or fruit, can meet environmental goals while maintaining or even enhancing productivity,...
Source: allafrica.com Published: January 18, 2016 By Ngala Killian Chimtom Yaounde — COMMERCIAL agriculture has received a major boost and the impact of climate change minimised in Cameroon thanks to the adoption of agro-forestry techniques by thousands of farmers....
Source: pft.tas.gov.au Published: March 2, 2017 Agroforestry Program Trees grown on farmland provide a range of benefits and values to landowners and the community. Well planned tree plantings can increase farm profits by improving crop and animal growth and...
Source: bbc.com Published: January 5, 2016 Increasing agricultural yields coupled with tree planting and wetland restoration could help the UK farming industry to cut its carbon footprint By Mark Kinver Increasing yields produced in UK fields and using the spare...
Source: chelseagreen.com Published: March 1, 2017 In her new book, The Art of Science and Grazing, nationally known grazing consultant Sarah Flack identifies the key principles and practices necessary for farmers to design, and manage, successful grazing systems. This...
