Technology Integrated into Agroforestry Systems Provides Multiple Benefits for Rural Counties

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Technology Integrated into Agroforestry Systems Provides Multiple Benefits for Rural Counties

Introduction
Mankind survival has been supported by various revolutions (agricultural, industrial etc.) for continuous growth and expansion on Earth. Our natural resources are being exhausted from population increase. Food availability is a necessity that will become harder to obtain. The future will rely on applying technology to support population increase. Utilizing new developing technologies into agroforestry systems will fundamentally improve food production, generate higher revenue and will promote sustainability for long-term human existence. This could be essential for developing rural counties where livelihood is dependent on agroforestry systems. Incorporating technology into agroforestry systems is effective with numerous benefits. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the potential for benefits in agroforestry systems with assistance of 4 different technology applications in rural counties.
Most agroforestry systems intentions are for increase productivity and efficiency from their outputs that will provide some level of economic stability and livelihood. Four different types of agroforestry technologies that would aid in these practices include fertilizer tree systems, rotational woodlots, fodder banks, and indigenous fruit trees. Dr. Sharrow, professor at Oregon State University, explains his first law of agroforestry as “A good system is more than the sum of its parts” and implementing these technologies demonstrates this concept (2008 P. 2).

Discussion
Agriculture is the primary livelihood strategy for 85% of the rural population in developing regions (Quinion et al. 2010). One method that is being used in Africa i...

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...otational woodlot technology in northwestern tanzania: Tree species and crop performance. Agroforestry Systems 59, (3): 253-263, www.summon.com (accessed February 21, 2014).

Quinion, Ann, Paxie W. Chirwa, Festus K. Akinnifesi, and Oluyede C. Ajayi. 2010. Do agroforestry technologies improve the livelihoods of the resource poor farmers? evidence from kasungu and machinga districts of malawi. Agroforestry Systems 80, (3): 457-465, www.summon.com (accessed February 21, 2014).

Sharrow, S.H. 2008. “What is agroforestry?” DoctorRange.com-The Natural Resources Knowledge Site. http://www.DoctorRange.com.

Simitu, Parnwell. "Utilization and commercialization of dryland indigenous fruit tree species to improve livelihoods in East and Central Africa.." World agroforestry. http://www.worldagroforestry.org/eca/downloads/Kitui_workshop_report.pdf (accessed February 23, 2014).

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