Agroforestry in the Sahel (general)

This chapter explores the key principles of agroforestry in the Sahel and reveals how it can transform landscapes and livelihoods.

Content

Introduction
Agroforestry: Higher yields are possible thanks to ecology
Intercropping crops with trees in the Sahel: The example of Faidherbia
Crops associated with shrubs in the Sahel
How agroforestry enhances food sovereignty and economic stability
Case study: From sand to green abundance
Case study: Agroforestry and cotton in the Sahel

Responsible authors of the module:

Lilian Beck (University of Hohenheim)

Reviewers:

Fernando Sousa, Lauren Dietemann, Gilles Weidmann (FiBL)

Acknowledgments:
We extend our sincere gratitude to all the farmers and scientists involved in the Sustain Sahel project. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping the insights presented in this chapter, and their studies are cited in the reference list.

Composition and conceptualisation of illustrations:

Lilian Beck (University of Hohenheim)

Illustrator:

Okudi Deogratius Gerard