Integrating trees on farms can bring multiple benefits for business and the wider environment – whether it be shelter for livestock, habitat for wildlife or helping to reduce a farm’s carbon footprint. The key to this is the right tree in the right place for the right reason.
Agroforestry offers multiple financial benefits to farmers. Planting trees can add an extra crop such as fruit, nuts or timber, which can provide an additional income stream and a fall-back in case of poor harvests. A tree crop can also support farm businesses to operate throughout the year, avoiding the peaks and troughs of seasonal demands.
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