Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when farmers combine trees, pasture and livestock?
This is silvopasture, an agroforestry system that deliberately integrates trees with grazing animals and forage.
Trees can provide shade and shelter for livestock, while selected species can also provide fodder, fruit, timber and other products.
However, successful silvopasture requires careful design. Trees can also compete with pasture for light, water and nutrients, so species selection, spacing and grazing management are critical.
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What happens when farmers combine trees, pasture and livestock?
This is silvopasture, an agroforestry system that deliberately integrates trees with grazing animals and forage.
Trees can provide shade and shelter for livestock, while selected species can also provide fodder, fruit, timber and other products.
However, successful silvopasture requires careful design. Trees can also compete with pasture for light, water and nutrients, so species selection, spacing and grazing management are critical.
Follow Discover Agriculture for agricultural science, livestock farming, agroforestry and innovative farming systems.
