Diversifing and produce food for the comunity, using adapeted species. Inspire family agriculture, recorery and respect ecossystms.

Dr Alberto Martins Oliveira thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Agroforestry systems increased food production and improved environmental conditions, depending on the land management practices and tree management. It is a land based production system that is directly related to food security, employment, income opportunities and environmental issues. Agroforestry also plays a vital role in rural socio-economic development as well as poverty reduction. To develop wasteland/ degraded lands by planting suitable tree species with agricultural crops. To reduce the environmental pollution by planting tree species. To reduce soil erosion. To increase the soil fertility by planting nitrogen fixing tree species. Agroforestry systems can provide several benefits to crops, such as reduced pest damage, improved soil health, and increased water availability. As, trees can provide shade for crops, which can help to reduce water loss through evaporation. Agroforestry increases soil fertility, enhances biodiversity enabling diversified food production and increased yields. Agroforestry prevents soil erosion and mitigates impact of climate change. The trees provide shade, feed for animals, compost and moisture to soil. Reduction of pressure on forest. More efficient recycling of nutrients by deep-rooted trees on the site. Better protection of ecological systems. Reduction of surface run-off, nutrient leaching and soil erosion through impending effect of tree roots and stems of these processes. Agroforestry systems can provide small-holder farmers with various income-generating opportunities, such as the sale of timber, fruits, nuts, and non-timber forest products. It can help to reduce the farmers' dependency on a single crop and provide a more stable source of income. Agroforestry plays a crucial role in climate change mitigation especially due to its tree component. Trees accumulate CO2 (which is the most predominant GHG) in their biomass. Agroforestry not only helps in climate change mitigation but also climate change adaptation. By integrating trees and crops in innovative ways, agroforestry can help to improve soil health, promote biodiversity, and mitigate the effects of climate change, while also providing a source of income diversification for farmers.