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4 articles for “Agroforestry”
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Integrating Trees, Shrubs, and Perennial Biomass Crops into Livestock Systems: A Pathway to Sustainable Tropical Farming Systems
Abstract: Livestock production in the tropics faces increasing challenges due to climate change, land degradation, feed shortages, and environmental concerns. Integrating trees, shrubs, and perennial biomass crops into livestock farming systems offers a sustainable approach to addressing these challenges. This study explores the potentials of agroforestry-based livestock systems in enhancing feed availability, improving animal nutrition, promoting soil health, and mitigating the environmental footprint of livestock farming. Trees and shrubs provide high-protein …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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Mitigation Measures and Disaster Preparedness: Kapkese Landslides in Kokwet Sub-Location, Kericho County, Kenya
Abstract: Abstract: The Kapkese landslide disaster struck again in December 2015, precipitated by intense, prolonged heavy rainfall from El Niño rainstorms that devastated much of Kenya. Located in the remote Kokwet Location within Kipkelion West Constituency, Kenya, this rural village has endured recurrent geohazards, most notably a deadly May 2003 event that buried a homestead, resulting in the tragic loss of a mother and her three young daughters. These incidents have …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Agriculture
Abstract: The green revolution brought a huge increase in rice and wheat yields in Asia, but it relied heavily on chemicals and machines that harm the environment. This approach isn’t sustainable and puts our lands, forests, and water at risk. To secure our food and economic future, especially in developing countries, we need to find ways to grow more food without hurting the planet. One solution is to use sustainable farming …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Urban agriculture to enhance a city from a sustainability point of view
Abstract: As we all know, 70 percent of rural households still depend primarily on agriculture. The core activity of rural areas is agriculture still now. The proportion of the rural population declined from 72.19% to 68.84%, which in turn tells that population in urban areas is increasing day by day. But the sad truth is, this mass level of the population depends on rural areas for the food source. “Urban agriculture: …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–37 Read article