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March 16, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Adoption Strategies of Agroforestry in Enhancing Soil Health within Rwandan Highland Regions

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KMKabwandady Mukakumba

Key Points

  • This research aims to investigate how agroforestry practices can improve soil health in Rwandan highlands.
  • Qualitative interviews with farmers
  • Quantitative surveys of farming practices
  • Analysis of tree species diversity changes
  • Increase in tree species diversity from 40% to 65% over two years
  • Importance of farmer education highlighted
  • Need for community engagement to promote agroforestry practices

Abstract

Agroforestry practices have been identified as a promising strategy for enhancing soil health in agricultural landscapes. A mixed methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys to explore farmers' perspectives and practices. Farmers in the study region adopted a mix of traditional and innovative agroforestry techniques, with a notable increase in tree species diversity from 40% to 65% over two years. The findings highlight the importance of farmer education and community engagement for promoting sustainable agroforestry practices. Policy makers should invest in capacity building programmes targeting smallholder farmers, with a focus on improving access to information about soil health benefits.

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Kabwandady Mukakumba (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79e638166e15b153aba31https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19015852
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