Can agroforestry option values improve the functioning of drivers of agricultural intensification in Africa?

Carsan, Sammy; Stroebel, Aldo; Dawson, Ian K.; Kindt, Roeland; Mbow, Cheikh; Mowo, Jeremias; Jamnadass, Ramni

doi:10.1016/j.cosust.2013.10.007

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“…Simply speaking, sustainable agricultural intensification of cocoa bean aims to reduce the environmental foot print of cocoa production that requires making farming more precise by implementing genetic, agro-ecological, as well as socio economic intensification measures and having the necessary support systems in place for maximum impact (Figure 4). Current farming practices worldwide are characterized by two intensification pathways, one based on high inputs and the other using natural processes [64]. The first system exemplified by the 'Green Revolution' has been successful in terms of agricultural productivity on a global scale, but it has also been accompanied by soil degradation, biodiversity declines and environmental pollution, with negative feedbacks on food security and farm incomes at local scales [65,66].…”

Section: Sustainable Intensification Under Climate Variablitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Yet, there will be other changes to contend with where agroforestry can help. For example, coupled with climate change, growth in demand for commodities will accelerate intensification [64], but intensification through agroforestry can help address some of the drivers of deforestation [71]. In light of the high potential of agroforestry for food security [72], climate change adaptation and mitigation, tree-based agricultural systems are currently being promoted in many parts of Africa [72], and they have successfully been established in many regions [73].…”

Section: Sustainable Intensification Under Climate Variablitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Cocoa Farming System in Indonesia and Its Sustainability Under Climate Change

Witjaksono¹

2016

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The Indonesian cocoa sector has experienced tremendous growth in the past twenty five years with massive growth, driven by rapid expansion of smallholder farmer participation. Cocoa production provides the main source of income of millions smallholder farmers and their families in Indonesia. Smallholders contribute more than ninety percent of national production; the remainder comes from state-owned plantations and private estates. In parts of Indonesia, cocoa is responsible for the opening up of primary forests and the establishment of settlements in these previously forested areas. Cocoa intensification system, which increases the fragmentation of primary forests and is considered agriculturally unsustainable, is becoming common in Indonesia. This paper presents the synthesis that resulted from this review as well as the researcher's critical appraisal of the state of the research field of intensification system and its effect under climate change which the objective remaining stakeholder relevant to the sustainable intensification of farming practices of the poor smallholder farmers in Indonesia.

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Section: Sustainable Intensification Under Climate Variablitymentioning

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Section: Sustainable Intensification Under Climate Variablitymentioning

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Cocoa Farming System in Indonesia and Its Sustainability Under Climate Change

Witjaksono¹

2016

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“…Coffee production was the main subsidiary income generating activity for the rural poor in Kenya (Carsan, 2014). Following to "Lancaster House Conference" after independence, majority of large scale coffee farms were sold to local elites (Ratten, 1993) and local indigenous people were encouraged to invest in coffee.…”

Section: The Climate Change Context and Case Descriptionmentioning

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Impact of climate change on the agro-ecological innovation of coffee agroforestry systems in Central Kenya

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“…Historically, coffee production was one of the main income-generating activities for rural households in Kenya (Carsan, 2014). Following the "Lancaster House Conference" after independence, most of the large-scale coffee farms were sold to local elites (Ratten, 1993) and local indigenous people were encouraged to invest in coffee.…”

Section: Coffee and Dairy Sectors In Kenya Facing Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%