{"id":304,"date":"2024-11-26T10:19:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T10:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/?page_id=304"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:21:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:21:49","slug":"landwirtschaft-agroforst","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/?page_id=304","title":{"rendered":"Agroforst"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ee355ae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffcf00;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:556px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/daf_drone.mov\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50408655b436d9ada4d426b35eba3836\" style=\"font-size:clamp(3.426rem, 3.426rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 5.606), 7rem);\">Agroforestry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Agroforestry systems imitate natural ecosystems by combining trees, shrubs, and agricultural crops. This offers many advantages.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a117b2cc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6524f271 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-82d4dbda wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Climate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Trees and shrubs store CO\u2082 in biomass and soil, reduce greenhouse gases, and help mitigate climate risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Soil improvements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The roots of diverse plants stabilize the soil, while fallen leaves enrich it with nutrients and improve fertility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-040789e5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Water balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Shade reduces evaporation, and roots retain water and help filter pollutants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2f1c8c2e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Biodiversity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Trees create habitats for animals and insects, promote ecological balance, and help control pests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Additional benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Trees in agroforestry systems provide additional products alongside the main crop. This increases productivity, income, and food security for farmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e3d1c41b wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk has-body-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The system enables long-term, sustainable, and productive farming without the use of external inputs, especially fertilizers and pesticides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffcf00\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6329a8f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk\"><strong>Dynamic Agriculture Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Dynamic agriculture is a farming approach that works with natural processes instead of against them. The management of agroforestry systems is based on the natural layering (strata) of forests to use resources such as light, water, and nutrients efficiently. Each layer is intentionally planted and managed to promote synergies between the plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk\"><strong>Upper Strata<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">(between red lines)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Plant selection:<\/strong> Tall trees such as oil palm, coconut palm, timber trees, or shade trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management:<\/strong> Regular pruning for light control and harvesting of wood or fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> Provides shade, protects the soil from erosion, and stores carbon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obere-strata-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obere-strata-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obere-strata-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obere-strata-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/obere-strata.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mittlere-strata-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mittlere-strata-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mittlere-strata-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mittlere-strata-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mittlere-strata.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk\"><strong>Middle Strata<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">(between blue lines)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Plant selection:<\/strong> Fruit trees, banana plants, and various shrubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management:<\/strong> Targeted spacing to ensure sufficient light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> Niche crops diversify the product range and promote biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk\"><strong>Lower Strata<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">(<em>between green lines)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Plant selection:<\/strong> Ground-level cultivation of shade-loving crops such as cocoa, coffee, cassava, ginger, and turmeric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management:<\/strong> Tree pruning, crop rotation, and weed control for optimal ground cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> Protects against weeds and soil drying while providing additional yields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untere-strata-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untere-strata-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untere-strata-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untere-strata-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untere-strata-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/untere-strata-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wurzelschicht-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wurzelschicht-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wurzelschicht-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wurzelschicht-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wurzelschicht-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/wurzelschicht-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk\"><strong>Soil Layer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">(yellow arrow)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li><strong>Plant selection:<\/strong> Nitrogen-fixing plants that improve soil fertility, such as beans. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management:<\/strong> Regular mulching and composting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Function:<\/strong> Nutrient retention, improved soil structure, humus build-up, and prevention of soil acidification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:605px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1147\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-336\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/drone_daf_pic.webp\" style=\"object-position:52% 80%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 80%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/drone_daf_pic.webp 2000w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/drone_daf_pic-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/drone_daf_pic-1024x587.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/drone_daf_pic-768x440.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/drone_daf_pic-1536x881.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-e4e01e4e wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2aa3870aaf6e7d70d3bda70d3ee28e1d\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:clamp(27.894px, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.971), 48px);line-height:1.1\">A polyculture is created through agroforestry systems.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:clamp(27.894px, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.971), 48px);line-height:1.1\">That responds resiliently to pests and environmental factors.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#ffcf00;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6329a8f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-asterisk\"><strong>Dynamic Agriculture @ Serendipalm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Ghanaian farming sector (especially cocoa and oil palm cultivation) is characterized by monocultures, depleted soils, and declining yields. The effects of climate change are already visible and are expected to cause further production losses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p>Serendipalm aims to demonstrate alternatives and therefore began gaining experience with Dynamic Agroforestry (DAF) in 2017. A total of 90 hectares of DAF land and a tree nursery were established, which also serve as demonstration sites for training smallholder farmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-young_view-tower-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-young_view-tower-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-young_view-tower-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-young_view-tower-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-young_view-tower.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-Abaam-Sept.-2023-1-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-Abaam-Sept.-2023-1-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-Abaam-Sept.-2023-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-Abaam-Sept.-2023-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-Abaam-Sept.-2023-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">From 2020 to 2023, Serendipalm supported 430 smallholder farmers in planting and managing an additional 300 hectares of DAF land. These areas combine cocoa, oil palm, forest trees, and shrubs with a wide variety of other crops such as citrus fruits, mangoes, avocados, cashews, and bananas. This project was supported by the German Investment and Development Corporation (DEG). Smallholder farmers as well as technical teams received training in land management and maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d1c656ed wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p>In July 2025, Serendipalm began planting a further 800 hectares in various forms of mixed agroforestry. In addition to diverse trees and shrubs, field crops such as cassava and pineapple are also being cultivated there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-older_drone-image_higher_AQ-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-older_drone-image_higher_AQ-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-older_drone-image_higher_AQ-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-older_drone-image_higher_AQ-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.serendipalm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DAF-field-older_drone-image_higher_AQ.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agroforestry systems imitate natural ecosystems by combining trees, shrubs, and agricultural crops. 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