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This study aims to assess how indigenous agroforestry systems enhance climate resilience and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.

April 25, 2026Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and ForestryOpen Access

Climate Smart Agroforestry for Sustainable Livelihoods: Evidence from Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia

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YWYirga Geretasdik WelegebrielEthiopian Institute of Agricultural Research

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Randomized trial evaluates agroforestry's impact on livelihood security in smallholder farmers, suggesting significant benefits for climate adaptation.

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This study aims to assess how indigenous agroforestry systems enhance climate resilience and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.
Data collected from 197 households using structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, and field observations.
Analyses included descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multinomial regression.
Evaluation of local agroforestry practices across different agro-ecological zones.
Agroforestry ranked as the third most preferred adaptation strategy after livestock rearing and off-farm employment.
On-farm trees contributed approximately 34% of total household income, indicating their importance as a livelihood asset.
Statistical analyses demonstrated a significant positive relationship between tree abundance, crop productivity, and household income.

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Yirga Geretasdik Welegebriel (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec593e88ba6daa22dab2fb https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i2499

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Randomized trial evaluates agroforestry's impact on livelihood security in smallholder farmers, suggesting significant benefits for climate adaptation.

Climate Smart Agroforestry for Sustainable Livelihoods: Evidence from Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia

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Climate Smart Agroforestry for Sustainable Livelihoods: Evidence from Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia

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