- A new project called AGFORWARD aims to promote agroforestry practices in Europe that advance rural development. - It builds on previous research projects and involves over 20 partner organisations across Europe. - The project will work to understand existing agroforestry systems, develop innovations through participatory networks, evaluate innovations at various scales, and promote adoption through policy work and dissemination. - The overall goal is to show how agroforestry can increase farm competitiveness while improving the environment.