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Practice has already confirmed it.
Thousands of farmers in Brazil already produce healthy food in agroforestry systems.
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Scientific evidence
Science has already proven it.
Agroforestry is a proven solution to several current global agriculture challenges.
Over the past 40 years, almost 16,000 scientific studies about agroforestry were published, globally. Meta-analyses using data from thousands of publications show that when compared to monocultures, agroforestry:
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Sources: 1. Beillouin et al., 2021. Access here | 2. Santos et al., 2019. Access here. | 3. Muchane et al., 2020. Access here. | 4. Ma et al., 2020. Access here. | 5. Pumarino et al., 2015. Access here. | 6. Kuyah et al., 2019. Access here. | 7. van Ramshorst et al., 2022. Access here.
Agroforestry is the future
But why isn't it everywhere yet?
There are critical knowledge and data gaps
From financial data to data that is applicable to each reality
Shortage of trained professionals
Prepared to design, deploy and manage SAFs in different biomes and productive realities.
Difficulty accessing specialized technical support
The implementation of SAFs requires technical knowledge and continuous monitoring.
CEIA IS BORN
The CEIA — Centre for Ecological Innovation in Agroforestry — was created to respond to this challenge.
We don't plant agroforestry. We empower those who already plant - and those who want to plant - with more data and knowledge. We are a non-profit research centre that works to scale Agroforestry Systems (SAFs) through the dissemination of knowledge, training, and technical support.
We articulate the knowledge that makes agroforestry the best option.
our services
Our impact occurs on three interconnected fronts
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Applied Research
There is a lot of scientific knowledge about agroforestry - but more is still needed. More data, more application, more precision.
- We curate data, research, and experiences scattered across Brazil
- We connect universities with those in the field
- In our projects we use the concepts of Living Labs and bioregions.
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Technical Training
More specialized professionals are needed to design, deploy, and manage SAFs in different biomes and productive realities.
- We develop agroforestry training programs in partnership with educational institutions
- We support existing initiatives that need reinforcement, structure, or updating
Specialized Support
The difference between trying and achieving: the right knowledge, at the right time. Tailor-made technical support for real projects:
- We connect farmers and companies with experienced professionals, offering direct support in the implementation and management of SAFs - from diagnosis to solution
- We diagnose and monitor the third-party consulting process to ensure quality and feasible solutions.
our partners
We don't do anything alone.
CEIA is strengthened through collaboration with the biggest names in agroforestry in Brazil and in the world.
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CEIA Station - your knowledge hub about SAFs
Our knowledge hub is for you a researcher, producer, investor, consultant, educator.
