Policy forum: Proposal of a Mexican precision agroforestry policy

Montes, Odón; Uribe, María Victoria; Castro, Rogelio; Villanueva, Clemente; Pérez, Mario Alberto Camiro; Lara, A.

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102292

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“…The implementation of several documents has shown that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the construction of agricultural informatization [11,19]. Since the 21st century, the history teaching experience of the development of agriculture-related enterprises has shown that the level of agricultural informatization is the foundation for the continuous development of the agricultural economy, and the agricultural and rural economy also drives the construction of agricultural informatization in the development [20,21]. Because the level of agricultural informatization is closely related to the development of the agricultural economy [22,23], this paper deeply examines the coordination of agricultural informatization and agricultural economic development in Shandong Province.…”

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Coordination of agricultural informatization and agricultural economy development: A panel data analysis from Shandong Province, China

Sun

Zhao

2022

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With the continuous development of the world economy, science, and technology, the era of intelligence and information is upon us. Through the implementation of the digital rural construction project in China, agriculture is developing rapidly in the direction of informatization. As a major agricultural province in China, Shandong Province has been ranked first in China for many years in terms of gross agricultural product and the import and export of agricultural products. According to the current situation of agricultural informatization in Shandong Province, this study uses relevant evaluation index data of Shandong Province from 2011 to 2019 and applies the entropy value method, coupling degree analysis model, and coupling coordination degree analysis model to deeply evaluate the mutual influence and coordination degree between the agricultural informatization level and agricultural economic development in Shandong province in each year. We identify the possible problems in the development of agricultural informatization in Shandong province. Finally, in terms of talent construction, infrastructure construction, the main role of government, policies, and farmers’ awareness of informatization, we propose some countermeasures and suggestions that are conducive to the coordinated development of agricultural informatization and the agricultural economy.

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Coordination of agricultural informatization and agricultural economy development: A panel data analysis from Shandong Province, China

Sun

Zhao

2022

PLoS ONE

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“…Successful implementation is expected to: (1) increase forest cover by 15.7% in 2018 to 20% by 2020 and 30% by 2025, (2) double contribution to GDP from 4-8% by 2020, and (3) achieve 50% of the national emission reduction target to reduce 130Mt CO 2 e by 2030.Despite policy initiatives, some countries have implemented agroforestry policies and laws. For instance, evidence indicated that in the Indo-Gangetic (South Asian region) and Himalayas region, India implemented the rst agroforestry policies in 2014 Montes et al, 2020), Nepal adopted an agroforestry policy in 2015 following India (Finlayson, 2019). Whereas the European Union takes into consideration agroforestry in policies (see, e.g., Mouysset et al, 2019 ), in the Yellow (Yangtze) river Basin China has implemented the Mosaic forest policy as part of the conversion of slope land to the forest (e.g., Wang et al, 2004) and since 2003 new round forest reform and agroforestry initiatives are part of environmental protection (Yin and Huo, 2013).…”

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Comparative financial profitability of agroforestry and cereal monocropping practices in Northwestern Ethiopia

Tebkew,

Asfaw,

Worku

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Complimentary agroforestry systems play an important role in agri-food systems, ecosystem security, sustainable natural resource management, mitigates climate change, world development sustainability, and improving farmers' financial conditions worldwide. While the empirical literature on land use and agroforestry systems in Northwestern Ethiopia appears to be extensive, the literature on comparative financial analysis of agroforestry is very scanty. Thus, this study was conducted in the north-western of Ethiopia to: (1) explore the financial feasibility of farmers’ investments in three common agroforestry practices (i.e., homegarden, dogwood (Rhamnus prinoides), and coffee-shade), (2) evaluate and compare the relative financial attractiveness of the selected agroforestry practices and those of the cereal crop practices, and (3) discuss profitability constraints and identify potential solutions to farmers’ agroforestry practices. The result shows that all agroforestry practices were financially profitable (NPV ha− 1 193,932 − 296,739 ETB, r = 10%). The coffee-based was most profitable, with 34.65%, and 26.45% higher NPV ha− 1 than Dogwood and homegarden, respectively, but it has irregular cash flow patterns. Although all are profitable (positive NPV and EAI, and > Unity BCR ), agroforestry practices were financially more attractive than monoculture cereal practices (NPV ranges ETB 58,643 to 167,106) and had a crucial impact on the farmers’ income flow. Sensitivity analysis reveals more impact on returns from changes in discount rate than labour costs and revenue. Market fluctuation, disease, lack of improved fruit tree varieties, land shortage, and input shortages, particularly water pumps, were major constraints for the establishment and profitability of agroforestry practices. Government should support and subsidize different varieties of tree species, establish and develop market chains, and provide credit services and seeds and seedlings to enhance the adoption of agroforestry practices and increase the financial return of farm households. Through the positive externalities of trees, providing incentives to encourage the establishment and adoption of agroforestry practices by farmers may also benefit society. This is also in line with implementing and expanding the country's current state-led green legacy initiative.

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“…Agroforestry research is diverse. Some papers focus on agroforestry's contribution to livelihoods and carbon sequestration [5] as well as to government policy for stimulating agroforestry in different counties [6]. Others discussed the standardization and certification of agroforestry systems [7; 8], different partnerships and cooperation [9], various agroforestry systems like forest-farming [10], alley-cropping agroforestry systems or intercropping [11], silvopastoral systems/forest-pasture agroforestry systems [12; 13].…”

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Trees and shrubs suitable for the construction of agroforestry systems in a temperate climate and their use in economic activities: a study in Bulgaria

Bozhikin

2023

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Purpose. The study aims to (i) discover the various trees and shrubs appropriate for building agroforestry systems in Bulgaria’s temperate climate and their possible use in various economic activities, (ii) identify the contribution of Bulgarians’ agroforestry systems to the three dimensions of sustainable development. Results. The contributions of Bulgarians’ agroforestry systems to three pillars of sustainability were pointed out. Regarding the social dimension of sustainability, the respondents highlighted the social benefits of agroforestry (e.g., raising the standard of living and the social status of the population; providing jobs and access to renewable energy; overcoming social inequality in individual regions; providing recreation opportunities for the population; give social, educational, scientific, landscape and recreational benefits to society; generate firewood for society). The contribution of agroforestry in the environmental dimension is unquestionable. Moreover, 46 trees and 15 shrubs have been presented. The use of their products in various economic activities and industries has been discussed. These trees and shrubs are appropriate for the construction of various agroforestry systems such as forest-farming, alley-cropping, and forest-pasture agroforestry systems. Scientific novelty. A few scientific researches focus on tree species suitable for agroforestry systems in particular counties with different climates. However, there is limited research on various trees and shrubs suitable for constructing agroforestry systems in a temperate climate, especially in Bulgaria. Moreover, the use of the products of these trees and shrubs in various economic sectors and activities, which can bring additional economic value for agroforestry farmers in temperate climates, is not discussed in one paper. Practical value. The current findings will provide farmers with additional knowledge about trees and shrubs suitable for the construction of agroforestry systems in temperate climates and the possible implementation of their products in various economic activities and industries. This will encourage them to create ecoefficient agroforestry systems using some of the 46 trees and 15 shrubs, based on their regional location and local conditions, to support sustainable development and the environment. What is more, if these tree species are promoted by decision-makers and professional/farmer associations, and adopted by the farmers can support and reinforce agroforestry in Bulgaria and regions with temperate climates.

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Policy forum: Proposal of a Mexican precision agroforestry policy

Cited by 10 publications

References 42 publications

Coordination of agricultural informatization and agricultural economy development: A panel data analysis from Shandong Province, China

Coordination of agricultural informatization and agricultural economy development: A panel data analysis from Shandong Province, China

Comparative financial profitability of agroforestry and cereal monocropping practices in Northwestern Ethiopia

Trees and shrubs suitable for the construction of agroforestry systems in a temperate climate and their use in economic activities: a study in Bulgaria

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