tailieunhanh - Agro-Forestry systems in Dak Lak province: Ecological impacts and economic effects

The research on “Types of Agro-Forestry in Dak Lak Province and the Economic Effects of Coffee-Based Agro-Forestry Systems” is meant to provide an overview of agro- forestry as practiced in Dak Lak province and a scientific framework for evaluating and suggesting effective agro-forestry types for dominant farming systems. | Agro-Forestry Systems in Dak Lak Province Ecological Impacts and Economic Effects Nguyen Van Thuong Phan Viet Ha Trinh Xian Hong Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy ABTRACT In 2001 and 2002 we surveyed evaluated and classified some coffee- based agroforestry systems in the Daklak province. These findings show In coffee-based agroforestry systems it includes other multi-purpose crops such as cashews peppers and muong den that are included with the coffee crop . This method is not only protect coffee crop but also offer remarkable benefits for farmers. Thís system is highly sustainable becáuse the average profits increased over a three year period 1999 2000 and 2001 from to . Although coffee prices in 2001 were low the new coffee-based agroforestry method achieved higher profits than the old coffee monoculture system. For example the profits increased from to thus helping farmers overcome many difficulties and it increased their personsal wealth. In oder to develop an effective coffee-based agroforestry system we should develop a method to educate the farmers on new technology ss support their initial capita investmentss developing inew strateg ies in research forecast new markets and develop markets for agroforestry products. 1 1. Background In both theory and practice agro-forestry systems that allow for product diversification and support ecology have proved more socio-economically and environmentally sustainable compared to monoculture systems. Product diversification is a fundamental factor in improving the stability of farmers incomes and for enhancing productivity even when agricultural product markets change unfavorably. The research on Types of Agro-Forestry in Dak Lak Province and the Economic Effects of Coffee-Based Agro-Forestry Systems is meant to provide an overview of agroforestry as practiced in Dak Lak province and a scientific framework for evaluating and suggesting effective agro-forestry types for dominant farming systems. 2. Research .