Environment
Agroforestry Benefits: Farms Fighting Climate Change
Agroforestry—integrating trees with crops or livestock—is transforming agriculture into a climate solution worth $107 billion globally and growing 7% annually. Farmers like Kenya's Peter Kabuthe cut fertilizer costs 30% while boosting yields by planting nitrogen-fixing trees. These systems sequester 2.5-6 gigatons of CO₂ yearly, improve soil health 30-50%, and create multiple income streams from timber, fruit, carbon credits, and livestock. Despite barriers like long payback periods and high ...