Nature positive solutions for shifting agrifood systems to more resilient and sustainable pathways (Work Package 3: Restore)

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cg.authorship.typesNot CGIAR developing country instituteen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationBAIF Development Research Foundationen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationNational Institute of Abiotic Stress Managementen_US
cg.contributor.donorCGIAR Trust Funden_US
cg.contributor.initiativeNature-Positive Solutionsen_US
cg.coverage.countryIndiaen_US
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2INen_US
cg.coverage.regionAsiaen_US
cg.coverage.regionSouthern Asiaen_US
cg.creator.identifierChavan, Sangram B: 0000-0002-6957-4542en_US
cg.creator.identifierViswadev V S: 0009-0004-9010-7297en_US
cg.subject.actionAreaResilient Agrifood Systemsen_US
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatAGRICULTUREen_US
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatAGROFORESTRYen_US
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatBIODIVERSITYen_US
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatRESTORATIONen_US
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatSOIL INFORMATIONen_US
cg.subject.impactAreaClimate adaptation and mitigationen_US
cg.subject.impactAreaEnvironmental health and biodiversityen_US
cg.subject.impactAreaNutrition, health and food securityen_US
cg.subject.impactAreaPoverty reduction, livelihoods and jobsen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 1 - No povertyen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 2 - Zero hungeren_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good health and well-beingen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible production and consumptionen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate actionen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on landen_US
dc.contributor.authorChavan, Sangram B.en_US
dc.contributor.authorRajagopal, V.en_US
dc.contributor.authorHalli, H.M.en_US
dc.contributor.authorViswadev, V.S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorRajashri, Joshien_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-13T14:45:33Z
dc.date.available2025-02-13T14:45:33Z
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/173028
dc.titleNature positive solutions for shifting agrifood systems to more resilient and sustainable pathways (Work Package 3: Restore)en_US
dcterms.abstractThe project “Nature Positive Solutions for Shifting Agrifood Systems to More Resilient and Sustainable Pathways (Work Package 3: Restore)” focuses on the development of agroforestry models designed to restore degraded lands in the Akole cluster of Maharashtra, with an emphasis on enhancing both nutritional and environmental security. The project addresses several challenges, including soil erosion, fodder scarcity, and reduced tree cover. Agroforestry systems such as block plantations, silvipasture, and integrated farming were implemented to restore these degraded lands. The collaboration with BAIF, Pune along with CGIAR partners The Alliance Bioversity International-CIAT and International Water Management Institute, carried out this study with focus on the impact of restoration interventions on biodiversity, soil health, and carbon sequestration. A micro-watershed of about 63 hectare was identified in Chicondi village to implement technological interventions. The activities carried out under this project include the successful establishment of three agroforestry models—Fodder, Wadi, and Bamboo—on farmers' fields in Chichondi Village. Species like Mango and Bamboo were identified as priority species for plantation, with fodder scarcity being the most critical issue, as indicated by the constraints ranking. The Wadi system, dominated by Mango and Teak, played a key role in addressing both nutritional needs and environmental security. These systems also contributed significantly to biomass, carbon sequestration, and oxygen production. A comprehensive biodiversity assessment revealed significant variation in species richness and diversity across different land-use systems. The Bamboo system (New) exhibited the highest biodiversity, with a Shannon-Wiener Index of 3.7225 and species richness of 77, while the Agriculture Fallow system had the lowest biodiversity (Shannon-Wiener Index = 2.6469, Species Richness = 19). These findings underscore the importance of habitat-specific conservation strategies to maintain ecosystem health and support biodiversity. Soil properties showed variations in soil parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon content, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels across the systems. Soil pH ranged from 5.09 in the Wadi Control system to 6.51 in the Forest system, while organic carbon content varied from 0.55% in the Wadi Control system to 1.90% in the Forest system. These variations highlight the significant role of different agroforestry systems in improving soil health. Carbon sequestration studies showed that forest systems had the highest carbon stock at 112.9 Mg/ha, followed by agricultural fallow systems at 94.61 Mg/ha and Wadi systems at 75.34 Mg/ha. The Wadi control system, lacking tree cover, had the lowest carbon stock at 46.01 Mg/ha. Wadi agroforestry systems, dominated by Mango and Teak, significantly contributed to carbon sequestration, with 16.60 Mg/ha of carbon stock and 4.32 Mg/ha of CO₂ sequestration. These systems also produced 20.91 Mg/ha of oxygen, with Mango contributing 9.01 Mg/ha and Teak 8.06 Mg/ha. These findings highlight the key role of Wadi (Old) systems in restoring degraded lands, increasing tree cover, and improving carbon sequestration. Therefore, development of Agroforestry systems is vital in restoring ecosystems, boosting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change, while also providing sustainable income opportunities for local communities, ensuring long-term environmental sustainability and resilience.en_US
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Accessen_US
dcterms.bibliographicCitationChavan, S.B.; Rajagopal, V.; Halli, H.; Viswadev, V.; Rajashri, J. (2025) Nature positive solutions for shifting agrifood systems to more resilient and sustainable pathways (Work Package 3: Restore). 51 p.en_US
dcterms.issued2025-02-13en_US
dcterms.languageenen_US
dcterms.licenseOtheren_US
dcterms.subjectagroforestryen_US
dcterms.subjectrestorationen_US
dcterms.subjectsoil conservationen_US
dcterms.subjectfruit cropsen_US
dcterms.typeReporten_US

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