The choice of agroforestry
"The erosion of our soils actually hides a deeper problem, namely a lack of organic matter and life in our soils, which agroforestry helps to deal with" Pierre Warzée
Rates of organic matter keep lowering in the soils as they endure excesive intense field work that increases mineralisation, ruins their horizons and the roots development. These detrimental consequences are accented by the explotation of crop residues or the overuse of chemicals.
Agroforestry for which purpose ?
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Preventing from soil erosion (structuration by the root system, macro & microfauna and mycorhize support)
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Creation of a microclimate supporting crop yielding (Trees windbreakers, ensuring a a optimal rate of humidity and limiating evapotranspiration)
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Environment enabling auxiliary fauna's development reducing pests pressure
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Soil preservation
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Potential of adaptabiltiy and compatibilty with breeding
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For each environment, a unique conception of agroforestry
Agroforestry is based on universal values, adaptabled for each and every production system : market gardening, arboriculture, forestry, viticulture, field and subsistence crop, breeding…
Each farmer creates their own way of applying agroforestry to adapt their production to the particularities of the environmental, socio economical context in which they live.
