Publisher's Synopsis
Agroforestry backyards have become one of the characteristics of semi-arid regions due to the serious problems of income concentration, and are useful in family-based agricultural systems. Given the needs and quality of life of families, backyards provide economic benefits and can be considered sustainable over the years, as they offer a range of products and/or services, considerably reducing the family's out-of-pocket expenses. Backyards need to be well-structured and function properly, through conservation management, the use of appropriate tools, technically oriented fertilisation and pest control. This requires the producer to be trained in the choice of farming model in order to guarantee its sustainability over the years, in short, with a view to mitigating the negative effects on man and the environment.
