Commodity Value Chains in Agroforestry: A Comprehensive Scientific Review
Ravi. A.R *
Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, India.
Rashmitha. H.R
Forest Biology and Tree Improvement, KSNUAHS, CAS, Iruvakki, India.
Siddappa Kannur
Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, KSNUAHS, CAS, Iruvakki, India.
Channaviragouda
Department of Agricultural Economics, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, India.
Rachitha. P. J. Reddy
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Agroforestry combines agricultural and forestry practices to optimize land use, increase productivity and promote environmental sustainability. Agroforestry products Value chains provide significant chances for native farmers to boost their output and revenue, which makes them crucial in emerging nations. This paper investigates the commodity value chains of agroforestry in South Asia, with a specific focus on India and Bangladesh. It explores structural barriers, market inefficiencies and institutional gaps through case studies and regional analyses. By examining current marketing practices, identifying constraints and proposing innovations such as contract farming, cooperative models and digital integration, the study provides a framework for enhancing the value of agroforestry value chains.
Keywords: Agroforestry, value chains, marketing systems, contract farming, institutional support, rural livelihoods