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Agroforestry for food security

Malawi faces myriad of environmental, social, and human health challenges, including food insecurity, land degradation and deforestation. An agroforestry program promotes tree planting to increase crop yields in previously depleted soils, reverse deforestation, and empower women.

Year:2015
Country/ies: Malawi
Geographical coverage: Africa
Author:Alliance for Foos Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) - Oakland Institute
Type: Case study