In the year 1989 Oranges (var. late Valencia) were planted in 6x6m quadrants on a plot of 1.25 ha as a single crop in monoculture. Legumes (Glycine wighitii) were seeded to establish a ground cover.
200 families located in 9 villages are being assisted in agroforestry production with cocoa and oranges as main crops, including the establishment of collective nurseries for production of cocoa, citrus and other fruit trees as well as medical and timber trees.
200 families located in 9 villages are being assisted in agroforestry production with cocoa and oranges as main crops, including the establishment of collective nurseries for production of cocoa, citrus and other fruit trees as well as medical and timber trees.
This research project is part of an international research project with trials in India and Kenya. The Bolivian trial seeks to evaluate the long term impact and benefits of different agriculture management systems on cocoa (Theobroma cacao) production and soil characteristics.
Comprehensive educational programs in syntropic agroforestry and holistic leadership based on the production dynamics of the Alto Beni region La Paz department – Bolivia.
