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Abstract

Agroforestry has great potential as a new mode of food production. There is, however, less development of agroforestry in Sweden compared to the rest of the European Union. The purpose of this study is to examine this phenomenon from the perspectives of intermediary actors, or those who are attempting to bring the practice of agroforestry into a more developed state. The organization Agroforestry Sverige works with practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to promote and develop agroforestry in the Swedish context. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with board members of Agroforestry Sverige to develop a picture of the networks and practices of the organization using the framework of niche-development theory. The interviews brought to light the barriers to agroforestry and positive developments which shape the future of food production and rural landscapes in Sweden.