The Chagga homegardens: A multistoried agroforestry cropping system on Mt. Kilimanjaro (Northern Tanzania)
| Title | The Chagga homegardens: A multistoried agroforestry cropping system on Mt. Kilimanjaro (Northern Tanzania) |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1985 |
| Authors | Fernandes, ECM, Oktingati, A, Maghembe, J |
| Journal | Agroforestry Systems |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 73-86 |
| Date Published | June 1984 |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | agroforestry; Chagga; home gardens; land tenure; livestock integration; multipurpose trees; multistoried cropping; Tanzania |
| Abstract | The homegardens are characterised by an intensive integration of numerous multipurpose trees and shrubs with food crops and animals, simultaneously on the same unit of land. The Chagga are skilled farmers with an intimate knowledge of the crops and their ecological requirements. They have a good idea of functions/uses of the plant species on their farms. The large species diversity provides both subsistence and cash crops. It enables the farmer to keep his management options open and provides insurance against drought, pest and economic risks. |
| URL | https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00131267 |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF00131267 |
| Journal Abbreviation | Agroforest Syst |
| ISSN | 0167-4366; 1572-9680 |
| Short Title | The Chagga homegardens |
