Agroforestry is a significant solution to the challenges of tropical agriculture, offering substantial socioeconomic and ecological benefits. However, its adoption by farmers in Madimba territory, D.R. Congo, has shown challenges. This study investigates the factors influencing agroforestry adoption by surveying 310 households in 31 villages. We first used chi-square to identify variables associated with agroforestry adoption, subsequently, we inserted them in the Probit model as potential factors. The research identifies nine key factors affecting adoption: gender, age, land ownership, farming type, germplasm availability, perceived environmental change, products obtained from agroforestry, access to sensitization, and farmers’ organization membership. While aligning with some existing studies, these findings also present uniqueness, offering crucial insights for policymakers and practitioners. Therefore, the study shows the importance of targeted interventions and support mechanisms to enhance agroforestry practices adoption which contribute to the farmer's resilience towards economic and environmental challenges.
