Case Studies of Successful Agroforestry Projects
Agroforestry, a sustainable land-based management system integrates trees with crops and livestock, has deep historical roots in Asian and African countries. Apart from providing numerous social, economic, and environmental benefits agroforestry plays crucial role in bolstering climate resilience within agricultural systems. This chapter presents different case studies from Asia and Africa showing the potent of tree-based farming practices in enhancing soil health, water management, biodiversity conservation, besides helping to ensure food and nutritional security of rural households. Countries like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Uzbekistan have demonstrated agroforestry's potential in boosting agricultural productivity, improving soil health, and diversification of income sources. Similarly, in Africa, agroforestry plays a vital role in combating food insecurity, poverty, and land degradation. This chapter summarizes the pre-requisites for unlocking agroforestry's potential to create a sustainable and climate resilient agricultural landscape.
