Agroforestry

What is agroforestry?

Agroforestry is the practice of deliberately integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural crop or livestock systems. It is more productive, better for wildlife and healthier for the planet.

Find out how we’re working with farmers to achieve our goal of normalising agroforestry, aiming that half of UK farms have agroforestry systems in place by 2030.

What are the benefits?

Agroforestry has multiple benefits. 

Research has revealed that it can:

• Enhance farm productivity
• Increase wildlife
• Improve soil health and animal welfare
• Manage water flow
• Contribute to climate change mitigation

Agroforestry in action

Find out how seven farmers are teaming up with scientists to research the benefits of agroforestry in our latest Field Lab.