Agroforestry Module 1: Introduction to agroforestry and co-creation of agroforestry systems

TI  - Agroforestry Module 1: Introduction to agroforestry and co-creation of agroforestry systems 
AU  - Haswell, C. 
AU  - Njoloma, J. 
AU  - Chikwense, K. 
AU  - Udaya Sekhar, N. 
AU  - Tesfai, M. 
AU  - Chikuta, C. 
AU  - Nyoka, I. 
AB  - This module introduces the background, concepts, principles and practices of agroforestry. As a developing scientific field and a promising land-use approach, agroforestry offers solutions to various land-use challenges. The module explains what agroforestry is, and highlights its potential benefits, co-creation of agroforestry systems and key constraints, exploring the interactions between its different components. Co-creation of agroforestry systems combines farmers’ traditional ecological knowledge with scientific expertise to design customized land-use systems, which enhance biodiversity, soil health and livelihoods. The module also introduces the concept of Multipurpose Trees and Shrubs on agricultural landscape and gives an overview of the main agroforestry practices promoted in Malawi. This field guide also provides references, especially to available manuals for agroforestry innovations and practices. 
PY  - 2026 
PB  - CIFOR and ICRAF as Landscape Alliance 
PP  - Bogor, Indonesia and Nairobi, Kenya 
UR  - https://www.cifor-icraf.org/knowledge/publication/47384/ 
KW  - agroecology, agroforestry, agroforestry system, indigenous knowledge, land management, livelihoods, natural regeneration, participatory approaches, silviculture, soil fertility, sustainable agriculture 
ER  -