Agroforestry is being promoted as a solution for coffee crop protection amid increasing extreme weather affecting Laos. Recent climate events, like a cold snap killing over 20,000 coffee trees, highlighted the vulnerability of farmers. The traditional farming methods are declining due to reliance on chemical fertilizers to maintain yields. Agroforestry, which involves growing coffee under shade trees, can enhance soil moisture, protect against extreme weather, and support long-term coffee health. However, farmers remain hesitant without improvements to pricing and support mechanisms.
Agroforestry, an age-old method of growing coffee under the shade of trees, is being promoted as a sustainable lifeline, especially under changing climatic conditions.
Extreme weather linked to climate change is increasingly threatening Laos' prized coffee exports. An unexpected cold snap killed over 20,000 coffee trees earlier this year.
Many farmers feel they have no choice but to use chemical fertilizers to keep the plants healthy and maintain yields, leading to concerns about traditional growing methods.
Agroforestry introduces shade trees that help regulate soil moisture, provide shelter from extreme weather, and support long-term soil health for coffee crops.
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