Rwanda Agriculture ministry urged to promote agroforestry
A man stands near a plantation of eucalyptus trees. PHOTO | FILE
Slow uptake of agroforestry, a farming practice whereby trees are integrated on farms with crops, has been linked to lack of a supervising ministry.
Agroforestry boosts produce as tree species that increase soil fertility are mixed with crops. In addition, agroforestry is used to mitigate soil erosion.
