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Shade tolerant legumes - Improving the productivity of Mediterranean silvopastures

Silvopasture quality and productivity

In silvopastoral systems, light interception affects productivity of flora beneath the canopy in various ways. In general, herbage production decreases with reduced light intensity. Thus, the use of shade tolerant cultivars of selected species can play an important role in successful silvopastoral management.

Due to their nitrogen fixing ability, the incorporation of shade tolerant legume species may have a special role in increasing the quality and productivity of silvopastures and in enhancing soil fertility.

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Featured Farm of the day

"Juchowo Farm", North-Western Poland

“Juchowo Farm” is a large-scale farm in North-Western Poland near Szczecinek, established in 2000, operating on nearly 2,000 hectares of land. It is one of the best examples of a multifunctional farm in Poland and is a forerunner in the introduction of modern agroforestry practices in this part of Europe.

EURAF works on a number items, mostly related to Policy, Agroforestry events and Research and Education projects. Check out the menus for details.

Ploughing in between 14 year old walnut trees

Switzerland

Agroforestry with chicken

The Heather-Farm

Strip-like willow plantations offer a variety of retreats for birds and game

3rd EURAF conference, Montpellier, France, May 2016

Celtic Pigs in Silvopastoral Systems

Knepp Re-Wilding Project

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

Montado near Montemor-o-Novo

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