In this episode, we explore the transformative power of agroforestry and its critical role in landscape restoration with global expert Patrick Worms, President of the International Union of Agroforestry. Discover how integrating trees into farming systems is solving some of the planet’s most urgent challenges.
Timeline:
00:07 Introduction: Meeting Patrick Worms
01:09 Why Trees Are Essential for Humans
03:11 Agroforestry: Buffering Extreme Weather
05:45 Agroforestry and Regenerative Agriculture
07:16 What Is Agroforestry?
10:05 Trees Boosting Soil Fertility and Reducing Fertilizer Costs
12:26 Agroforestry: Supporting Crop Growth in Dryland Areas
13:33 Why Agroforestry Declined in Northern Europe
19:19 Agroforestry’s Unusual Financial Profile
25:26 Farmers Need Independent Agroforestry Advice
29:12 Agroforestry and the Bottom Line: Making It Profitable
35:21 Taiwan’s Agricultural Transformation through Agroecology
42:19 Success Stories: Agroforestry in Africa and India
52:20 The Great Green Wall: Re-Greening Africa
01:00:28 How Policy Drives Agroforestry Success
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