For a determined farmer, agroforestry brings an unexpected reward
Title | For a determined farmer, agroforestry brings an unexpected reward |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1991 |
Authors | Westley, SB, Kaudia, A |
Journal | Agroforestry Today (Kenya) |
Volume | 3 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 4-5 |
Date Published | July-Sept. 1991 |
Language | English |
Call Number | S494.5.A45A42 |
Keywords | agroforestry; fodder; fuelwood; KEFRI; Kenya Forestry Research Institute; soil fertility; timber; trees; water |
Abstract | This document looks at the agroforestry efforts of George Nti'Gitonga, a farmer in Kenya's Meru District. Since 1967, Mr. Nti'Gitonga has established over 25,000 trees on his farm which he uses as fodder, food, fuelwood, timber, windbreaks, boundary plantings, erosion control, and maintenance of soil fertility. Also included in this document are Mr. Nti'Gitonga's method for growing his trees in the semi-arid environment, and how he plans on harvesting water for the trees. |
Journal Abbreviation | Agroforestry Today (Kenya) |