SILVOPASTURE: A SUSTAINABLE AGRO-SYSTEMS PRACTICE FOR RURAL FARMERS

Abstract

Silvopasture is an ancient form of integrated land use that brings together trees, fodder, and animals. This land use has a wide variety of small- and large-scale variations that are used in temperate and tropical regions of the world. It is more beneficial to practice than open pasture and thin forests in terms of economics. Monocultures and poor farming practices threaten the bulk of the world’s landscapes. By planning polycultures to supply regenerative practices for populations in specific geographic areas, we hope to rejuvenate these areas and protect them from further unwise exploitation. Sustainability can no longer be the aim; instead, we must develop systems that suit our needs, regenerate the environment, and give people more control over their lives. This silvopasture is the best practice as it keeps microclimate and captures soil. But modern silvopasture goes beyond simply giving an outdated method a new name. It is based on strong ecological principles and needs complexity management abilities. It has, however, also highlighted certain research shortcomings. By filling in these knowledge gaps, we can increase not just the social acceptability of these systems but also their economic and environmental sustainability.