Table of Contents:
- What is ago forestry?
- Types of agroforestry
- Benefits or advantages of Agro-Forestry
What is agroforestry?
Ago-forestry means raising trees, shrubs, and crops on the same land simultaneously. It is done for diverse production, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable land use.
The following are three types of Agroforestry?
- Crop + trees
- Cattle + tress
- Crops + Cattle + tress
The following are the benefits of ago-forestry:
There are two major advantage of ago-forestry;- Ecological benefits
- Economic benefits
Ecological benefits of agroforestry:
- Maintain the soil fertility by proving the humus
- Prevent soil erosion by winds and water
- Control noise pollution
- Reduce the effect of climate and global warming; ago forestry is a tool for micro-level planning to prevent climate change.
- Carbon sequestration
- Clean water
- Enhance wildlife and biodiversity
- Create scenic beauty
Economic Benefits of agroforestry:
- Simultaneous production of food, fodder, fuel, timber, and fruits.
- Reduces the pressure on forest
- Agroforestry increase the yield of crops
- Lower consumption of fertilizer as they help in nitrogen fixation
- Soil regeneration by getting hummus from trees
- Income source diversification of crops
- Employment
- Tool for poverty reduction
For a detailed explanation, watch the below video:
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