Trees in Our Fields
0,00 €
| Language of origin | |
|---|---|
| Publication date | |
| Infos : | 336 pages |
How agroforestry can transform agriculture
Why not make trees allies of primary importance in agriculture? Alain Olivier delivers a stimulating plea on the virtues of agroforestry.
To meet the challenges in agriculture, trees are our allies. They help improve soil health, increase biodiversity and fight climate change, thereby contributing to sustainable agriculture. Why are they not given greater consideration in the ongoing agroecological revolution?
In this plea as wise as it is stimulating, Alain Olivier demonstrates why trees should occupy a central place in our agroecosystems. Cultivating the forest and the savanna, planting trees in our gardens and fields, raising animals among the trees… By embracing more of the functioning of natural ecosystems, agroforestry not only helps maintain the biogeochemical balances at the base of our existence, but also ensures the satisfaction of the basic needs of billions of human beings. This mode of agricultural production, which relies on the association of trees with crops or livestock, also has beneficial effects socially (food security) and economically (regional vitality).
This work, which draws on a substantial scientific literature and the studies in which the author has participated, is complemented by generous profiles of farmers the author met during his professional travels. It is poised to become a leading reference on the subject of agroforestry.
Related products
