At DeepRoots, we are committed to empowering farmers and landowners with the tools and resources they need to embrace sustainable practices. We are excited to announce the launch of our Agroforestry Subsidy Calculator, a free tool designed to help you navigate the new grants and subsidies available under the Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) for agroforestry projects.

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, integrating more trees into farming systems—known as agroforestry—offers a balanced approach that provides numerous benefits without converting farms into forests. Here’s why agroforestry is a crucial practice for modern agriculture

Our new 360° Agroforestry Viewer allows you to explore what agroforestry truly looks like on the ground. Through interactive virtual tours, you can navigate real-world farms, see diverse agroforestry systems in action, and witness the benefits they bring to both the land and the farmers. Whether you're curious about how trees, crops, and livestock can thrive together or are looking for inspiration to implement agroforestry on your farm, this is the perfect way to gain insights.

The government has just announced a new suite of grants aimed at supporting the establishment of agroforestry systems across England. These grants, offered by the Forestry Commission, are designed to help farmers and land managers integrate agroforestry into their existing practices, ultimately enhancing productivity, biodiversity, and sustainability.

Earlier this year, the UK government announced new agroforestry-specific actions available through the Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) for farmers in England, a government scheme designed to promote sustainable agriculture. We look at the maintenance subsidies that are currently available.

There are many different ways of integrating trees into your land, and a lot has been made recently of taking land out of production for reforestation projects, but what makes agroforestry a better choice than reforestation for your land?

Are you curious about how agroforestry could transform your farming operation? At DeepRoots, we understand that every farm is unique, and we’re here to help you navigate the opportunities and challenges of integrating agroforestry systems into your business model. Our tailored service allows you to explore multiple scenarios that demonstrate the potential impact of agroforestry on your farm.

Agroforestry is increasingly recognized for its ability to sequester carbon, offering farmers a way to earn additional income through the sale of carbon credits. As governments, corporations, and individuals seek to reduce their carbon footprints, the carbon market provides opportunities for farmers to monetise their agroforestry practices. However, entering the carbon market requires understanding key processes and meeting specific requirements. In this article, we’ll explore how agroforestry can generate income from carbon credits, focusing on the baselining process, the concept of additionality, long-term commitments, and the volatility of the carbon market.

Agroforestry is a powerful way to transform farming systems by introducing trees alongside crops and livestock. Beyond its environmental benefits, agroforestry offers farmers a significant economic advantage through enterprise stacking—a strategy that allows multiple enterprises to operate on the same piece of land, generating several revenue streams simultaneously. This post explores the economic case for agroforestry, focusing on how enterprise stacking can maximize profitability while increasing farm resilience.

Agroforestry is often praised for its environmental benefits, but it also offers significant economic advantages for farmers. One of the best ways to measure the productivity of an agroforestry system compared to traditional farming methods is by using the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER). This metric helps farmers understand how integrating trees into their land can boost overall yield, leading to higher financial outputs. In this post, we’ll explore the LER concept and how it translates into financial gains for your farm.

A silvopoultry system integrates trees with poultry farming, especially in outdoor ranges for free-range or organic chicken systems. The idea is to provide chickens with an environment that mimics their natural habitat, as domestic chickens are descended from jungle fowl that live and roost in forested areas. By adding trees to the range, farmers can enhance the welfare of their chickens while also improving the overall health of the farm’s ecosystem.

A silvoarable system integrates trees with arable crops on the same piece of land. This approach allows farmers to produce valuable tree products such as timber, fruits, or nuts while continuing to grow their usual crops. The combination of these two components creates synergies that can enhance crop productivity, improve soil health, and increase biodiversity.

One of the most promising types of agroforestry for UK farmers is silvopastoral systems, which combine trees and livestock grazing on the same land. In this follow-up article, we’ll dive deeper into what silvopastoral systems are, how they are designed, and the key benefits they offer to both farmers and the environment.

As the UK agricultural sector faces growing challenges from climate change, soil degradation, and economic pressures, many farmers are looking for innovative ways to diversify their operations and boost resilience. One approach gaining traction is agroforestry - the practice of integrating trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems. In this first article of our series on agroforestry, we'll explore what it is, its potential benefits, and how it can fit into UK farm operations.