Agroforestry Practices for Soil Conservation and Productivity in Coastal Mozambique: An Economic Viability Assessment

Coastal Mozambique faces challenges in soil conservation and productivity due to intensive agricultural practices and climate variability. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys, interviews, and cost-benefit analysis was employed to evaluate the economic feasibility of integrating trees into agricultural systems. Agroforestry investments yielded a return on investment (ROI) of up to 15% within five years in selected communities, demonstrating significant financial benefits for local farmers. While agroforestry shows promise economically, further research is needed to explore its long-term ecological impacts and scalability across different coastal contexts. Communities should be supported with policy incentives to encourage the adoption of agroforestry practices, alongside environmental education programmes. agroforestry, soil conservation, Mozambique, economic viability