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Integrating tree crops and livestock in silvopastoral systems

Code: 9781835454718
Publication date: 30-09-2025
Extent: 44 pages

Contributions by: Adolfo Rosati, Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops – Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Italy; Mariano Pauselli, University of Perugia, Italy; and Alberto Mantino, University of Pisa, Italy

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter discusses the integration of livestock (or forage) production with tree crops, particularly fruit trees and vines. After reviewing the current extent of fruit tree-based agroforestry systems, the chapter highlights the opportunities this integration offers in increasing overall land productivity, whilst minimizing competition between forage and food production, while reducing inputs and environmental impact. The chapter then discusses in detail the many challenges this integration entails and how these challenges can be effectively addressed.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0141.11
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Trends in orchard management
  • 3 Growing forage crops in orchards
  • 4 Forage production in fruit orchards: benefits and potential
  • 5 Integrating livestock into tree orchards: benefits and potential
  • 6 Challenges to livestockorchard integration: competition for water, nutrients, and light
  • 7 Challenges to livestockorchard integration: damage and contamination risks
  • 8 Challenges to livestockorchard integration: management and policy issues
  • 9 Future research needs
  • 10 Conclusion
  • 11 Where to look for further information
  • 12 References

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