agroforestry

Overcoming barriers to agroforestry adoption: Empowering local farmers through participatory establishment of agroforestry models in Laguna, Philippines
Keywords:

Agroforestry · ALCAMs · Local farmers · Participatory approach · Sustainable farming

Overcoming barriers to agroforestry adoption: Empowering local farmers through participatory establishment of agroforestry models in Laguna, Philippines

Agroforestry has been recognised as a sustainable farming system that offers multiple environmental and socioeconomic benefits. However, adoption remains a challenge primarily due to a lack of awareness, limited knowledge, and firsthand experience among local farmers. This initiative aimed to address this gap by establishing agroforestry models through a participatory approach in Barangay San Cristobal,...

Ramirez, M.A.J.P., Baliton, R.S., Ocampo, M.T.N.P., Castillo, A.K.A., & Canilan, R.S.C. (2025). Overcoming barriers to agroforestry adoption: Empowering local farmers through participatory establishment of agroforestry models in Laguna, Philippines. APN Science Bulletin, 15(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2025.2981

Building resiliency of smallholder farmers in upland farming communities in Isabela Province, Philippines
Keywords:

Agroforestry · Community resilience · Shocks · Smallholder farmer · Upland community

Building resiliency of smallholder farmers in upland farming communities in Isabela Province, Philippines

Smallholder upland farmers in the Philippines’ marginal hilly areas, particularly those practising continuous corn monocropping, are among the most vulnerable groups to climate shocks, including typhoons, drought and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Sound science-based response strategies and measures, such as agro- forestry systems, are imperative to build the resilience of vulnerable smallholder upland farming communities....

Ocampo, M.T.N.P., Garcia, J.N.M., Landicho, L.D., Cabahug, R.E.D., Barcellano, E.V., & Urmeneta, A.J.S. (2025). Building resiliency of smallholder farmers in upland farming communities in Isabela Province, Philippines. APN Science Bulletin, 15(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2025.2877

Potential of agroforestry for climate change adaptation in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam
Keywords:

Agroforestry · Climate change · Da River headwater · Vietnamese northwest mountainous region

Potential of agroforestry for climate change adaptation in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam

The literature on the impacts of climate change on the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam was assessed in this article. Additionally, the project team conducted regional interviews and visits to gather information on the same topic. The findings indicate that climate change has had a significantly negative impact on the region's agriculture, the primary income...

Do, T.T.H., & Bui, M.H. (2023). Potential of agroforestry for climate change adaptation in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2147

Rainwater harvesting for enhancing upland agriculture: Lessons and experiences in selected upland farming communities in Albay Province, Philippines
Keywords:

Agroforestry · Collective action · Cross-farm visits · Resource sharing · Smallholder farmers

Rainwater harvesting for enhancing upland agriculture: Lessons and experiences in selected upland farming communities in Albay Province, Philippines

The upland farming communities in the Philippines are among the vulnerable sectors to climate change impacts. Their agricultural production is generally rainfed, and their farms are in marginal upland areas with steep slopes prone to soil erosion. Water scarcity is a common and perennial problem. To address the need expressed by the smallholder farmers, 11...

Landicho, L.D., Cabahug, R.E.D., Baliton, R.S., & Gonzales, A.B. (2022). Rainwater harvesting for enhancing upland agriculture: Lessons and experiences in selected upland farming communities in Albay Province, Philippines. APN Science Bulletin, 12(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2022.1757