SILVOPASTURE
WHAT IS SILVOPASTURE?
Silvopasture is a sustainable farming system that integrates trees, forage crops, and livestock within the same area to create mutual benefits for soil, animals, and productivity.
Silvopasture = Trees + Forage Crops + Livestock
A smart approach to regenerative agriculture and sustainable resource management.
CORE COMPONENTS
TREES
Trees provide shade, support biodiversity, and can produce fruits, leaves, or timber. Example: Jackfruit trees – the fruit is consumed by humans, and the leaves are sometimes eaten by goats.
FORAGE CROPS
Plants such as Napier grass, Mombasa grass, and others grown specifically as feed for livestock.
LIVESTOCK
Animals such as goats, cattle, chickens, or ducks that graze freely and naturally fertilize the soil with organic manure.
BENEFITS
- Natural shade – animals stay cooler and experience less stress
- Animal waste enriches soil fertility naturally
- Multiple income sources – from trees and livestock
- Reduces erosion and helps retain soil moisture
- Creates a stable ecosystem that promotes biodiversity