For a determined farmer, agroforestry brings an unexpected reward

TitleFor a determined farmer, agroforestry brings an unexpected reward
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1991
AuthorsWestley, SB, Kaudia, A
JournalAgroforestry Today (Kenya)
Volume3
Issue3
Pagination4-5
Date PublishedJuly-Sept. 1991
LanguageEnglish
Call NumberS494.5.A45A42
Keywordsagroforestry; 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)