The Rise In Agroforestry

What is agroforestry?

In short, agroforestry is a land management practice where trees and shrubs are incorporated into farming and agricultural systems.

There two main types of agroforestry – silvoarable (integrating trees with crops) and silvopasture (integrating trees with animal production).

The concept has been around for centuries and is a common practice in many countries around the globe. Notwithstanding this, at present, only a small proportion of land in the UK is used for agroforestry. However, the concept has continued to gain traction, and it has been predicted by some to revolutionise farming.

This article will briefly explore the benefits of agroforestry and the possible incentives.