Agroforestry Practices and Community Livelihoods in Koro Sub County Omoro District

Abstract

In Koro sub county agroforestry practices of agrisilvicultural, silvopastoral and apiculture are agroforestry practices that are practiced by the farmers is a promising alternative and is considers as one of the few options to lift farmers out of poverty and improve livelihood security. This study examined the potential benefits of agroforestry practices on livelihoods of farmers’ community of Koro Sub County using the data that were collected by farmers participatory research, and a farmers’ household survey of four representative villages in the Koro sub county. Farmers were assessed on agroforestry practices, attitude toward its and their potential benefits on livelihood of farmers’community in Koro Sub County example include increase food security from agroforestry practices helps improved their standard of living and income can maintain basic household needs, providing food security and fuel wood, and contributes to healthcare, housing and sanitation conditions, and meeting educational expenses.