Hunger in rural areas is often a result of poor soils and meagre harvests. Agroforestry makes soil more fertile, resulting in better harvests of staple foods. This means that families are less likely to go hungry. Planting trees that improve soil fertility naturally is a low-cost way for farmers with poor soils to reap better harvests. In Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Niger, Burkina Faso and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, fertilizer trees dramatically increase maize yields.
Tahun publikasi
2014
Penulis
Bahasa
English
Kata kunci
agroforestry, hunger, soil fertility, maize yields
Geografis
Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia
