Current status, challenges, and opportunities of agroforestry in rice-based mixed farming systems in Northern Bangladesh

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dc.creatorHoque, Muhammad Ziaul
dc.creatorAhmed, Minhaz
dc.creatorAhmed, Sharif
dc.creatorHasan, Md. Zahid
dc.creatorRahman, Md. Ataur
dc.creatorBhandari, Humnath
dc.date2025-09-06
dc.date2025-11-06T00:55:46Z
dc.date2025-11-06T00:55:46Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T04:11:33Z
dc.descriptionAgroforestry in rice-based mixed farming systems enhances biodiversity, improves soil health, boosts farm productivity, and provides additional income through diversified crops and products. To know the current status, challenges, and opportunities of agroforestry in rice-based systems, this study was conducted in Northern Bangladesh. Data were collected from 120 farmers through face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, and in addition, several focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) were conducted. Agroforestry systems observed include homestead agroforestry, integrated cropland agroforestry, windbreak plantations, fodder bank agroforestry, aquaforestry, and timber-fuelwood systems. Among these, homestead agroforestry emerged as the most prevalent (90.8% adoption), providing diverse income streams and nutritional benefits through fruits, vegetables, and timber. Rice-tree combinations, such as rice with litchi (Litchi chinensis), mango (Mangifera indica), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), and betel nut (Areca catechu)/tal (Borassus flabellifer), offer unique socio-economic and ecological benefits as perceived by the respondents. High initial costs, inadequate knowledge and skills, land ownership patterns, and market access are some of the major challenges that hamper extensive adoption. However, agroforestry in rice-based mixed farming has great potential to improve net primary value (NPV), year-round income, climate resilience, and soil health, among many others. Training, subsidized inputs, market access, and credit facilities are some of the major supports required to accelerate the adoption of agroforestry, as perceived by the respondents, offering important guidelines for researchers and policymakers.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/177620
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/24584
dc.languageen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceHoque, Muhammad Ziaul, Minhaz Ahmed, Sharif Ahmed, Md Zahid Hasan, Md Ataur Rahman, and Humnath Bhandari. "Current status, challenges, and opportunities of agroforestry in rice-based mixed farming systems in Northern Bangladesh." Agroforestry Systems 99, no. 7 (2025): 1-20.
dc.subjectagroforestry system
dc.subjectfarming systems
dc.subjectrice
dc.subjectmixed farming
dc.subjectbiodiversity
dc.subjectsoil fertility
dc.subjectfarm income
dc.subjectdiversification
dc.subjectinnovation adoption
dc.titleCurrent status, challenges, and opportunities of agroforestry in rice-based mixed farming systems in Northern Bangladesh
dc.typeJournal Article

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