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- Authors Bewuketu (PhD)
- Owner Entity South West Ethiopia
- Published Year 2026
- Size 3.8Â MB
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Ethiopia’s coffee farms are more than a source of livelihood—they are vital landscapes for biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems. Yet, deforestation, land degradation, and climate stress threaten these treasures.
This manual, Maximizing Shade Tree Cover in Coffee Farms and Enhancing Inter-cropping Diversity in Family Farms, provides practical guidance for farmers and extension workers to build productive, resilient, and sustainable coffee agroforestry systems. It shows how the right shade trees, diverse inter-crops, and simple management practices can improve soil health, boost yields, enhance incomes, and protect forests.
Structured in two modules, the manual covers both shade tree management and inter-cropping strategies, blending scientific insights with local knowledge to help family farms thrive while safeguarding Ethiopia’s unique coffee landscapes.
By applying these practices, farmers can strengthen their farms, support the environment, and secure livelihoods for generations to come.