Agroforestry on dairy farms

For several decades, plots of land have been grouped together, and trees have been pulled down to facilitate the cultivation of agricultural land. Nowadays, some farmers are experimenting with planting trees/hedges within plots for various reasons: to provide shade for the animals, to create a microclimate favourable to grass growth, to increase biodiversity, to diversify production (e.g. orchards, wood chips as bedding material). This leaflet describes the general principles, the steps to implement a project on a farm, some tips and advice from the field, as well as the R4D farmers feedback and experts assesments. Some links for more information are also provided.