Agroforestry - Supporting Conventional Agricultural Enterprises in Inishowen

Inishowen EIP participants attending recent Agroforestry workshop held in Carndonagh

Advantages of on farm Agroforestry

  • Extending the grazing season

  • Providing shelter to farm animals

  • Prevent disease spread between animals

  • Capture nutrients from the deeper soil

  • Improve water infiltration / dry up land

  • Reduce the need for housing of animals

  • Increase biodiversity

  • Increase carbon sequestration

Ronan O Doherty