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Agroforestry and Biodiversity

Greening the Desert·Roland Frutig·4 September 2026·32 minAudio: Deutsch · English
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A contribution by Roland Frutig

Roland Frutig presents a funding network for agroforestry projects in dry regions, with centres in Nigeria, Malawi, Uganda and India. The focus is on greening deserts through complex, biodiverse systems rather than monocultures. Central themes are water management, soil regeneration and the build-up of humus. Adapted grasses are crucial: they quickly supply biomass and improve the microclimate, enabling productive agriculture and economic benefits even in deserts.

A contribution by Roland Frutig to the theme day “Greening the Desert” in October 2025 at the Goetheanum.

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Publication: 4 September 2026

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Greening the Desert, Episode 6 of 10
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