Agroforestry Extension Resources

Resources A030-039

A035 Agroforestry: Agrodok 16

Ed Verheij. 2003. Third Edition. Agromisa Foundation (Knowledge Centre for Small Scale Sustainable Agriculture). 85pp ISBN 90-72746-92-9

The booklet describes the essential elements of agroforestry, from basic principles to their practical application. It looks at the benefits, but also considers difficulties and constraints. Extension issues are addressed.  Clearly written and illustrated and recommended as a basic text. This booklet is one of a series of 36 titles on sustainable agriculture, many of which may be helpful in agroforestry extension. See bottom of page for a full list.

• Available in PDF format from Agromisa web site:
  http://www.agromisalustrum.org/agromisa/agrodoks/agrodok-16-en.pdf
  Also Title nos 3, 9 and 13 available
• Printed document (all titles) available from:
  Agromisa Foundation
  P.O. Box 41
  6700 AA Wageningen
  The Netherlands
  e-mail agromisa@agromisa.org
  website http://www.agromisa.org
  Tel: + (31) 317 412217
  Fax: + (31) 317 419178 s

CONTENTS:

1 Introduction
Annual crops and trees in agricultural development
The scope of agrofofrestry and this Agrodok

2 Benefits and limitations of trees
Favourable impact of trees on the environment and on farming
Limitations of trees
Why trees dissappear

3 Agroforestry in the farming system
Tree in different parts of the farm
Climate, farming system and agroforestry

4 Practical application of agroforestry
Live fences
Hedgerow barriers
Windbreaks and shelterbelts
Parklands (scattered trees)
Alley cropping
Improved fallows
Home gardens

5 Postscript

References
Further Reading
Useful addresses
Glossary

Full list of other Agromisa documents (English (E), French (F), Portuguese (P) and Spanish (S) .

1. Pig keeping in the tropics: P, F, E
2. Soil fertility management: S, P, F, E
3. Preservation of fruit and vegetables: P, F, E
4. Small-scale poultry production in the tropics: S, P, F, E
5. Fruit growing in the tropics: F, E
6. Simple construction surveying for rural applications: P, F, E
7. Goat keeping in the tropics: P, F, E
8. Preparation and use of compost: S, P, F, E
9. The vegetable garden in the tropics: S, P, F, E
10. Cultivation of soya and other legumes: P, F, E
11. Erosion control in the tropics: S, P, F, E
12. Preservation of fish and meat: F, E
13. Water harvesting and soil moisture retention: F, E
14. Dairy cattle husbandry: F, E
15. Small-scale freshwater fish farming: P, F, E
16. Agroforestry: P, F, E
17. How to grow tomato and peppers: F, E
18. Protection of stored cereal grains and pulses: P, F, E
19. Propagating and planting trees: F, E
20. Backyard rabbit farming in the tropics: P, F, E
21. On-farm fish culture: P, F, E
22. Small-scale production of weaning foods: F, E
23. Protected cultivation: F, E
24. Urban Agriculture: P, F, E
25. Granaries: P, F, E
26. Marketing for small-scale producers: P, F, E
27. Establishing and managing water points for village livestock: P, F, E
28. Identification of crop damage: F, E
29. Pesticides: compounds, use and hazards: F, E
31. Storage of tropical agricultural products: S, P, F, E
32. Beekeeping in the tropics: P, F, E