Keyline design for climate-resilient agroforestry at Katzhof

Climate-smart agroforestry at Katzhof farm in Switzerland integrates Keyline water management with tree and shrub planting to enhance water retention, combat drought, and improve microclimates. Since 2023, the farm has implemented irrigation ditches, storage basins, and phased planting as part of a holistic strategy. The system, developed with keyline consultant Katja Degonda from Ondaka, supports diversified food production and climate resilience. Presented at a ProBio event hosted at Katzhof and promoted via Wasserkultur.ch, the approach has drawn strong interest from farmers seeking adaptable models. The Swiss organic sector, including Bio Suisse’s net-zero 2040 goal, emphasizes knowledge sharing through farmer networks and platforms like Organic Farm Knowledge (tools 45963 and 54251).