Abstract Submission for IV EURAF Conference

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In an alley cropping system, trees are multifunctional: the aim is to provide a range of ecosystem services alongside wood and fruits. These include shelter for crops, host beneficial organisms, increase soil fertility and carbon storage, mitigate climate change, and provide protection against soil erosion.

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Combined production of apples and beef in Poland

Andrzej Majerski’s farm is an organic family farm in Southern Poland (Małopolska region, Łącko district) of 24 ha which includes 10 ha of arable land (mowing-grazing usage), 1 ha of old orchards, 1.5 of new orchards and 12 ha of forest. The conversion of the farm to an organic system started in 2005 to provide value-added food products and improve farm income at the same time.

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Switzerland

Silvoarable agroforestry experiment with poplar and barley

Ploughing in between 14 year old walnut trees

Grape harvesting in between Sorbus domestica

Sweet cherry in combination with vegetables on an organic farm

2nd EURAF Conference, 4-6 June 2014, Cottbus, Germany

Bisons in a forest reserve, Poland

Agroforestry with willow used as medicinal fodder

Sheep in Apple Orchards Loughgall

Olive tree silvarable-pastoral system, near Viterbo, Italy

Abstract Submission for IV EURAF Conference