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Agroforestry implementation on a UK farm has halved grain losses caused by storms, high winds, and hail. In areas without agroforestry, grain losses reached 20% prior to harvest. The agroforestry system acts as a reservoir for fungi species. The farm land is described as being very flat. Agroforestry practices can reduce soil erosion and vapor transpiration, creating a microclimate that protects crops. This is particularly during summer when water deficits are common. Incorporating trees into farming reduces wind speed and the violence of storm impacts on crops. This method has been applied to salads, fruit, and vegetables.

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BBC Radio 4

“In the half of the farm where we don''t have the agroforestry, we've had occasions where we've lost 20% of the grain. Whereas in the agroforestry, we've probably halved those losses.”

BBC Radio 4

“from the deep tree roots. In the summer when there's quite often water deficit for the crops. The reduction in wind speed reduces in not only lower levels of soil erosion but reduces the vapour transferation, so you're creating a microclimate.”

BBC Radio 4

“in the half of farm where we don't have the agroforestry we've had occasions where we've lost 20%”

BBC Radio 4

“we don't have the agroforestry we've had occasions where we've lost 20% the grain. Whereas in the agroforestry we've probably halved those losses by reducing the windspree and therefore the violence of the impact of that storm.”

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