New Zealand researchers study "silvopastoral" farming to boost resilience, animal welfare, and biodiversity.

New Zealand's Scion research organization is leading a three-year project to explore the benefits of agroforestry, focusing on silvopastoral systems where livestock graze on pasture within a forest setting. This approach aims to boost farm resilience against climate change, improve animal welfare, and enhance biodiversity. The project, funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries, involves workshops and trials on sheep, beef, and dairy farms to identify optimal tree planting locations and demonstrate the system's economic and environmental benefits.

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