• Do trees on farms compete with crops for water, nutrients and light?
• Can agroforestry boost soil fertility and crop yields?
• Does it impact food security and nutrition?
• What about trees for sale as timber?

In a new broadcast by Agfax, Dr. Jonathan Muriuki, a scientist at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), responds to these and other frequently asked questions on the practice of agroforestry.

In the interview-style broadcast, Muriuki emphasizes the importance of choosing the right species of trees and shrubs, and of keeping trees standing as much as possible.

Agfax, a WRENmedia production, keeps listeners in touch with recent developments in farming and rural livelihoods, with an emphasis on science and innovation. Millions of listeners in Africa tune in to Agfax interviews and features, which are broadcast by a network of 80 radio stations across the continent.

Listen to broadcast on Agfax: Tree planting to boost farm production