Agroforestry systems in Senegal are a potential supplier of biomass and it\u2019s substances for the Dutch biobased economy. That is the main conclusion of the recently completed\u00a0exploratory study to identify agroforestry-based enterprise opportunities in Senegal, carried out for the Netherlands embassy in Dakar.<\/p>\n
The biobased economy is growing strongly. More and more crops and residues from agriculture, forestry and the food industry are being used as green resources for the production of materials, chemicals, energy and fuel. This provides interesting economic opportunities for both the Netherlands \u2013 as a user of biomass \u2013 and for emerging and developing countries \u2013 as producers of biomass.<\/p>\n
High potential substances are among others\u00a0vegetable oils, pectin and Arabic gum. Most crops can provide more than one interesting substance which can increase the income for local farmers. As an agroforestry approach also increases biomass production (per hectare) and many crops can provide both food and biomass substances, this also has a positive impact on food security.<\/p>\n
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Frank van Schoubroeck<\/a> of<\/p>\n Emiel Hanekamp<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n – Download the finale research report: Agroforestry Senegal and Dutch Biobased Industry<\/a><\/p>\nMore information<\/h3>\n