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Agroforestry in the Australian environment has potentials to rehabilitate land from further degradation; improve agricultural productivity; produce timber; and contribute to diversification and increase in farm income. These benefits are examined using available information from research. The level of adoption of agroforestry by Australian farmers for these purposes is also determined. Summaries of research results provide the basis for advice that scientists can offer to farmer and decision makers.
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Prinsley, R.T. (1992). The role of trees in sustainable agriculture — an overview. In: Prinsley, R.T. (eds) The Role of Trees in Sustainable Agriculture. Forestry Sciences, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1832-3_4
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