Instant Insights

• Chapter 1 - Integrated crop/livestock systems with agroforestry to improve organic animal farming: A. J. Escribano, Nutrion Internacional, Spain; J. Ryschawy, University of Toulouse, France; and L. K. Whistance, The Organic Research Centre, UK;
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Types of ICLS
  • 3 Environmental and economic benefits of ICLS
  • 4 Agroforestry as an ICLS
  • 5 Animals in agroforestry systems
  • 6 Trees as a source of nutrition and medicine
  • 7 Challenges in integrated livestock and forestry systems
  • 8 Conclusion
  • 9 Where to look for further information
  • 10 References

Chapter taken from: Vaarst, M. & Roderick, S. (ed.), Improving organic animal farming, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 180 4)

• Chapter 2 - Tree planting and management in agroforestry: Lydie Dufour, INRA, France;
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Choice of tree species
  • 3 Tree planting
  • 4 Plantation maintenance
  • 5 Tree pruning and thinning
  • 6 Conclusion and future trends
  • 7 Where to look for further information
  • 8 References

Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R. and Prabhu, R. (ed.), Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 220 7)

• Chapter 3 - Temperate alley cropping systems: Diomy S. Zamora, University of Minnesota, USA; Samuel C. Allen, New Mexico State University, USA; Kent G. Apostol, Independent Researcher and Editor, USA; Shibu Jose, University of Missouri, USA; and Gary Wyatt, University of Minnesota, USA;
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Potential of alley cropping
  • 3 Design considerations
  • 4 Functions/benefits of alley cropping
  • 5 Competition for growth resources
  • 6 Evaluating system performance: the case of the pecancotton alley cropping system
  • 7 Future trends and conclusion
  • 8 Where to look for further information
  • 9 References

Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R. and Prabhu, R. (ed.), Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 220 7)

• Chapter 4 - Sustainable production of willow for biofuel use: M. Weih, P.-A. Hansson, J. A. Ohlsson, M. Sandgren, A. Schn¼rer and A.-C. R¶nnberg- W¤stljung, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden;
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Feedstock quality for biofuel use
  • 3 Feedstock productivity
  • 4 Cropping security
  • 5 Biodiversity
  • 6 Nutrient uptake and use
  • 7 Carbon accumulation and sequestration
  • 8 Ecosystem services and environmental impact
  • 9 Case study
  • 10 Summary and future trends
  • 11 Acknowledgements
  • 12 Where to look for further information
  • 13 References

Chapter taken from: Saffron, C. (ed.), Achieving carbon-negative bioenergy systems from plant materials, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2020, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 252 8)