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Agronomy for Sustainable Development
03
May

Cacao agroforestry systems have higher return on labor compared to full-sun monocultures

A recent study by Armengot et al. compared four cocoa production systems: agroforestry and monocultures, both under organic and conventional management, over the first five years after establishment. While monocultures...
11
Mar

Protecting Farmland: Essential Techniques to Prevent Soil Erosion

Soil erosion threatens both agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. For large landowners and agribusinesses, controlling erosion is crucial for maintaining soil health and ensuring long-term profitability. This article explores the...
Cashew monoculture plantation in Burkina Faso with evenly spaced trees and dry soil, highlighting challenges of soil degradation and biodiversity loss
22
Sep

The Future of Commodity Crops: How Dynamic Agroforestry Tackles Environmental Challenges

Dynamic Agroforestry (DAF) offers a sustainable and profitable alternative to conventional commodity crop farming. By mimicking natural forest ecosystems and integrating a diverse range of plant species, it fosters resilient...
frontiers in sustainable food systems journal
08
Sep

CacaoFIT: the network of cacao field trials in Latin America and its contribution to sustainable cacao farming in the region

A recent study by Orozco-Aguilar et al. highlights the contributions of the CacaoFIT network—a collaborative effort among agronomists, researchers, and practitioners—to sustainable cocoa farming in Latin America and the Caribbean....
frontiers in sustainable food systems journal
18
Jan

Locally-selected cacao clones for improved yield: A case study in different production systems in a long-term trial

This study finds that using locally-selected cocoa clones can significantly boost cocoa yields. Conducted over five years in Bolivia, the research compared the performance of local clones against widely-used international...
03
May

The role of shade tree pruning in cocoa agroforestry systems: agronomic and economic benefits

This study examines how pruning shade trees impacts cocoa yields and income in agroforestry systems in Bolivia. Farmers who pruned their shade trees experienced yield increases from 430 kg/ha to...
03
Mar

Carbon Stocks, Tree Diversity, and the Role of Organic Certification in Different Cocoa Production Systems in Alto Beni, Bolivia

A recent study conducted in the Alto Beni region of Bolivia compared different cocoa cultivation systems to assess their impact on carbon stocks and tree diversity. Researchers examined cocoa monocultures,...
03
Sep

Sustainability of food security in different cacao production systems: A land, labour, energy and food quality nexus approach

This study compares cocoa monocultures and agroforestry systems under organic and conventional management over a decade in Bolivia. The findings reveal that while monocultures excel in cocoa-specific yields, agroforestry systems...
03
Jul

Cocoa and Total System Yields of Organic and Conventional Agroforestry vs. Monoculture Systems in a Long-Term Field Trial in Bolivia

A long-term field trial conducted in Bolivia by Schneider et al. compared cocoa monocultures and agroforestry systems under both conventional and organic management. The study found that while conventional monocultures...

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