Synergizing Agroforestry and Precision Agriculture for Climate-Resilient Farming: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v14i3.876-888.8104Keywords:
Agroforestry, Precision agriculture, sustainable Agriculture, Remote sensing, Climate smart farmingAbstract
This study synthesizes the emerging evidence on integrating agroforestry with precision agriculture (PA) to enhance the climate resilience and sustainability of farming systems. A robust and comprehensive analysis of previously published (1993-2025) peer-reviewed articles was conducted to examine the synergistic potential of combining agroforestry’s ecological benefits with PA’s data-driven efficiency. The analysis demonstrates that PA technologies, including GIS mapping, IoT sensors, and machine learning can optimize resource use, improve yields, and enhance adaptive management within complex agroforestry systems, particularly for smallholders. Convincing documented benefits include significant improvements in water-use efficiency (up to 40%), carbon sequestration, and system productivity. However, major barriers persist, including technological accessibility, data complexity in multispecies systems, and policy frameworks favoring monocultures. The review concludes that realizing the full potential of this integration requires a multi-stakeholder approach focused on developing context-appropriate, low-cost PA tools, implementing supportive policy reforms; and strengthening farmer capacity through digital extension. This synthesis provides a coherent framework for advancing agro-digital innovations toward equitable and climate-resilient agricultural futures.
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