Winter chill: two words that carry grave implications for many growers of temperate fruit and nut trees in warm regions in the face of our changing climate. But according to World Agroforestry Centre scientist Eike Luedeling, there is much that can be …
International demand for Zambia’s sweet, rich honey makes it a key sector for growth, with the potential to improve lives of local beekeepers while helping protect the country’s forests – but producers will have to find ways to remain competitive…
In-depth studies are needed to increase understanding of the factors affecting performance of organizations disseminating agricultural innovations, say World Agroforestry Centre scientists.
Smallholder farmers living on the fringes of a tiger sanctuary in southern India found themselves shut out from harvesting firewood, nuts, fodder and medicinal plants after the forest was declared a protected area in the early 1960s. But thanks to an i…
Daily use of firewood in poorly ventilated households can have hidden health consequences, particularly for women and children. “It is very important to choose the right tree for fuel wood in order to limit health risks from inhaling smoke with parti…
