Agroforestry as a Climate-Smart Agriculture: Strategic Interventions, Current Practices and Policies

Sileshi, Gudeta W.; Dagar, J. C.; Nath, Arun Jyoti; Kuntashula, Elias

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-4602-8_18

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“…In dry and salt-affected lands, characterized by instability in yields, a loss of biodiversity, and a degradation of soil quality, agroforestry represents a promising option to balance sustainability and productivity [7][8][9][10]. Agroforestry diversifies the land's production [11] and has benefits for environmental parameters, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, and soil and water preservation [12,13], with implications for farmer resilience, specifically in marginal areas [14].…”

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Quinoa–Olive Agroforestry System Assessment in Semi-Arid Environments: Performance of an Innovative System

Abidi,

Daoui,

Abouabdillah

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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Agroforestry is a promising way to sustain land use efficiency in semi-arid areas. In this study, we introduce quinoa as a drought- and salinity-tolerant crop in olive-based agroforestry. We investigated how the microclimate created by olive trees affects agronomic and biochemical traits in quinoa and evaluated the performance of this new olive-based agroforestry system in terms of land equivalent ratio (LER). Field experiments were carried out under two pedoclimatic conditions (S1) and (S2) using a randomized complete block design with two cropping systems (sole crop (SCS) and agroforestry (AFS) systems), four quinoa cultivars (Puno, Titicaca, ICBA-Q5, and ICBA-Q4) and one olive orchard as a control (OR) in each block. Our results show that AFS had lower grain yield (−45%), dry biomass (−49%), and crop water productivity (−44%), but higher plant height (12%), grain protein (4%), saponin (26%), total polyphenol (12%), and DPPH (9%) contents compared to SCS. The highest grain yield was recorded for Titicaca and ICBA-Q5 (1.6 t ha−1). The LER ranged from 1.57 to 2.07, indicating that the overall productivity was 57% to 107% higher in the agroforestry system compared with the monoculture. We suggest that quinoa–olive tree intercropping could be a promising agroecological practice under semi-arid conditions.

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Quinoa–Olive Agroforestry System Assessment in Semi-Arid Environments: Performance of an Innovative System

Abidi,

Daoui,

Abouabdillah

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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“…Seven key factors-yield losses, water scarcity, heat stress, pests, soil health, biodiversity decline, and adaptation hurdles-demand urgent attention [16][17][18][19][20] . Solutions lie in a blend of strategies: agroecology, climate-smart practices, and robust policies [21][22][23][24] . Escalating temperatures and erratic rainfall disrupt crop and livestock yields, affecting food security and livelihoods.…”

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A bibliometric analysis of agroecological practices: trends, impacts, and future directions

Chimi,

Fobane,

Onguene

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Agroecological practices play a vital role in sustainable agriculture. They enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and reduce reliance on chemical inputs, all while bolstering resilience to climate change. By promoting diverse cropping systems and engaging local communities, agroecology ensures economic viability while adapting to specific ecological contexts. This comprehensive bibliometric study, spanning from 1981 to 2024, delves into the scientific landscape of agroecological practices within the context of sustainable agriculture. It scrutinizes influential works, emerging trends, and key themes across 376 publications. Employing bibliometric techniques like co-word map analysis and network visualization, the study uncovers clusters of research topics - ranging from adoption and application to sustainable agriculture and review. Notably, it reveals the interconnectedness of concepts related to agroecology, shedding light on essential areas of interest. Furthermore, the study traces the evolution of research interests over time and identifies promising avenues for future exploration. Policymakers can leverage this insightful map to inform strategic decisions and foster collaborative efforts in agroecological research.

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Leveraging Agroforestry Principles for Nature-Based Climate-Smart Solutions for Coconut Cultivation

Atapattu,

Udumann

2024

Handbook of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change

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Agroforestry as a Climate-Smart Agriculture: Strategic Interventions, Current Practices and Policies

Cited by 13 publications

References 153 publications

Quinoa–Olive Agroforestry System Assessment in Semi-Arid Environments: Performance of an Innovative System

Quinoa–Olive Agroforestry System Assessment in Semi-Arid Environments: Performance of an Innovative System

A bibliometric analysis of agroecological practices: trends, impacts, and future directions

Leveraging Agroforestry Principles for Nature-Based Climate-Smart Solutions for Coconut Cultivation

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