Instant Insights: Agroforestry Practices

Chapter 1 - Integrated crop/livestock systems with agroforestry to improve organic animal farming: A. J. Escribano, Nutrion Internacional, Spain; J. Ryschawy, University of Toulouse, France; and L. K. Whistance, The Organic Research Centre, UK;

1 Introduction
2 Types of ICLS
3 Environmental and economic benefits of ICLS
4 Agroforestry as an ICLS
5 Animals in agroforestry systems
6 Trees as a source of nutrition and medicine
7 Challenges in integrated livestock and forestry systems
8 Conclusion
9 Where to look for further information
10 References



Chapter taken from: Vaarst, M. & Roderick, S. (ed.), Improving organic animal farming, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 180 4)



Chapter 2 - Tree planting and management in agroforestry: Lydie Dufour, INRA, France;

1 Introduction
2 Choice of tree species
3 Tree planting
4 Plantation maintenance
5 Tree pruning and thinning
6 Conclusion and future trends
7 Where to look for further information
8 References



Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R. and Prabhu, R. (ed.), Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 220 7)



Chapter 3 - Temperate alley cropping systems: Diomy S. Zamora, University of Minnesota, USA; Samuel C. Allen, New Mexico State University, USA; Kent G. Apostol, Independent Researcher and Editor, USA; Shibu Jose, University of Missouri, USA; and Gary Wyatt, University of Minnesota, USA;

1 Introduction
2 Potential of alley cropping
3 Design considerations
4 Functions/benefits of alley cropping
5 Competition for growth resources
6 Evaluating system performance: the case of the pecancotton alley cropping system
7 Future trends and conclusion
8 Where to look for further information
9 References



Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R. and Prabhu, R. (ed.), Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 220 7)



Chapter 4 - Sustainable production of willow for biofuel use: M. Weih, P.-A. Hansson, J. A. Ohlsson, M. Sandgren, A. Schnuerer and A.-C. Roennberg- Waestljung, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden;

1 Introduction
2 Feedstock quality for biofuel use
3 Feedstock productivity
4 Cropping security
5 Biodiversity
6 Nutrient uptake and use
7 Carbon accumulation and sequestration
8 Ecosystem services and environmental impact
9 Case study
10 Summary and future trends
11 Acknowledgements
12 Where to look for further information
13 References



Chapter taken from: Saffron, C. (ed.), Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2020, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 252 8)



Chapter 5 - The importance of agroforestry systems in supporting biodiversity conservation and agricultural production: a European perspective: M. R. Mosquera-Losada, J. J. Santiago-Freijanes, A. Rigueiro-Rodriguez, F. J. Rodriguez-Rigueiro, D. Arias Martinez, A. Pantera and N. Ferreiro-Dominguez, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain;

1 Introduction
2 The contribution of agroforestry to global biodiversity goals
3 Agroforestry and the protection of species and habitats
4 Agroforestry and the maintenance and restoration of ecosystems
5 Achieving more sustainable agriculture and forestry
6 Stopping the loss of global biodiversity
7 Future trends
8 Where to look for further information
9 Acknowledgements
10 References



Chapter taken from: Saffron, C. (ed.), Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2020, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 252 8)