Silvopastural systems
The document is an introductory summary of silvopastoral systems, which have a long history and are regaining popularity. Silvopastures are a variation of the agroforestry system that combines crops, trees, and livestock production. They can potentially improve economic, environmental, and social sustainability on farms. Silvopasture systems can vary and be trees, grassland and livestock, trees, livestock and grass conservation or trees and crops. The grazing livestock eat the grass, and the trees provide fruit, shelter, soil water management, and even, in some cases, contribute to nutrient management. While the silvopasture systems are generic, each has to be adapted to best fit the situation on the individual farms, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach. They will work best on marginal land. The document provides initial guidelines on establishing a silvopastoral system and its benefits. It also includes an interesting video link where the farmer markets his cattle and pig meat based on the type of trees (hazel, chestnut and apple).
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