Farmers could turn more of the UK's farmland into productive agroforestry systems if they had access to trusted advice and real farm examples, according to new research from the University of Reading.

Silvopastoral systems and agroforestry practices represent integrated land‐use approaches that combine trees with pasture and crops to achieve more resilient and sustainable agricultural production.

Agroforestry is recognized as a way to boost local biodiversity, improve soils and diversify farming incomes. New research suggests it may also benefit nearby forests by reducing pressure to clear ...