Agroforestry : Nature Based Solution for Climate Change and Food Security / by Subhabrata Panda.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Panda, Subhabrata.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forests and forestry.

Bioclimatology.

Agriculture.

Ecology.

Forestry.

Climate Change Ecology.

Environmental Sciences.

Local Subjects:

Forestry.

Climate Change Ecology.

Agriculture.

Environmental Sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (341 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the diverse potential of agroforestry systems in transforming agricultural practices to sustainably produce food, feed, and materials for supporting community livelihoods. Agroforestry stands out for its ability to detoxify contaminants in soil, water, and plants, thereby providing high quality and affordable food and feed. The topics in this book include the cultivation of plant-based food and feed sources within the spaces between trees, known as alley crops, and the integration of fruit trees, which diversify nutritional sources. Agroforestry not only enhances food security but also bolsters livelihood security by adding value to agroforestry products, from farming plots to the final food products, and through associated animal husbandry and fishery practices. The rapid growth of trees in agroforestry systems offers lucrative opportunities, such as timber production, which alleviates pressure on natural forests and aids in forest conservation and climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration. The book highlights how agroforestry aligns with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields related to soil, water, sustainable agriculture, and natural resource conservation. Additionally, it offers practical insights for farmers and practitioners aiming to sustain food production and promote healthy livelihoods through hands on practice of real farm-based numerical problems and solutions within the context of climate change, with agroforestry as a nature-based solution for improved soil and water conservation on every farm.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introductory remarks: Agroforestry – the sustainable food source

Chapter 2: Agroforestry – the treasure of multipurpose foods

Chapter 3: Agroforestry – influencing production of cereals, pulses, legumes and fruits

Chapter 4: Agroforestry – helping soil organic carbon built-up

Chapter 5: Agroforestry – improving soil health and healthy food production

Chapter 6: Agroforestry – mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration

Chapter 7: Agroforestry for sustainable and improved livelihoods through value addition and animal husbandry

Chapter 8: Concluding remarks: Agroforestry – nature-based solution for food security.

ISBN:

981-9668-55-7

OCLC:

1525619959