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302 Jonas Steinfeld – The many shades of green of agroforestry systems

May 24, 2024

Jonas Steinfeld, a researcher in Brazil, discusses the impact of complexity in agroforestry systems on work, carbon storage, profitability, and the environment. Emphasizing the benefits of diverse layers, carbon sequestration, and comparisons between monoculture and agroforestry systems. Exploring barriers, opportunities, mindset shifts in agriculture, and the importance of community in rural Brazil.

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Adding complexity to agroforestry systems positively impacts the environment, including carbon storage.

Challenges in widespread tree planting exist despite the proven benefits of complexity in agroforestry systems.

Balancing complexity and simplicity in agroforestry systems can lead to sustainable farming practices.

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Agroforestry Systems in Brazil

Agroforestry in Brazil has been studied by leading scientists, showcasing it as a global hotspot. Complexity in agroforestry systems affects workload, carbon storage, and profitability. Adding complexity, especially with perennials like trees, can significantly impact the environment positively. The challenge remains in widespread tree planting due to various factors. Investing in Regenerative Agriculture podcast explores regenerative food and agro practices focused on soil and ecosystem regeneration.

Intro

2min

The Journey into Agroforestry Research

14min

Exploring the Influence of Complexity in Agroforestry Systems on Environmental Outcomes

3min

Carbon Sequestration in Agroforestry Systems

15min

Exploring the Benefits of Diversified Agroforestry Systems Over Monoculture

3min

Barriers and Opportunities in Agroforestry Systems

20min

Mindset Shift in Agriculture and Food Systems

9min

Building a Community in Rural Brazil and the Importance of Like-Minded Neighbors

3min

A conversation with Jonas Steinfeld, a researcher and consultant based in Brazil specialising in agroforestry systems, about the many different levels of complexity in agroforestry. Does complexity lead to more or less work? Does complexity lead to more or less carbon storage, and why? And are complex agroforestry systems more profitable? The scientific world has been quite clear up until now that adding more complexity to agriculture, especially with perennials like trees, almost always makes massive environmental differences. So what is holding us back? Why aren’t we planting trees everywhere?

Learn from one of the leading scientists studying agroforestry systems in Brazil, the global hotspot and epicentre of agroforestry. After more than four years of PhD researching the many different levels of complexity in agroforestry, what conclusions can we draw?
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Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food

302 Jonas Steinfeld – The many shades of green of agroforestry systems

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