What is Agroforestry?
•Agroforestry is a land-use system where trees, crops, and sometimes animals are
grown together on the same land.
• It combines agriculture + forestry.
• Trees and crops support each other instead of competing.
• Simple meaning:
• ➡️Farming with trees in a planned way.
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Why Agroforestry isImportant
• Improves soil fertility
• Provides extra income to farmers
• Protects environment
• Reduces risk of crop failure
• Helps in climate change adaptation
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Objectives of Agroforestry
•Sustainable use of land
• Increase farm productivity
• Conservation of soil and water
• Supply fuelwood, fodder, fruits, timber
• Improve rural livelihood
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Components of Agroforestry
•Trees – timber, fruit, fuelwood trees
• Crops – cereals, pulses, vegetables
• Animals (in some systems) – cattle, goats, poultry
• ➡️All components work together.
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Types of AgroforestrySystems
• Agri-silviculture
• Crops + trees
• Example: Wheat + Neem
• Agri-silvi-pastoral
• Crops + trees + livestock
• Example: Maize + Trees + Cattle
• Silvi-pastoral
• Trees + grasses
• Used for fodder production
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Common Trees Usedin Agroforestry
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Bamboo
• Teak (Tectona grandis)
• Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala)
• Mango
• Amla
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Benefits of Agroforestry
•Economic Benefits
• Multiple sources of income
• Year-round earnings
• Environmental Benefits
• Reduces soil erosion
• Improves biodiversity
• Carbon sequestration
• Social Benefits
• Employment generation
• Food and nutritional security
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Agroforestry and SoilHealth
• Tree roots prevent soil erosion
• Leaf litter adds organic matter
• Nitrogen-fixing trees improve fertility
• Better water holding capacity
10.
Role in ClimateChange
• Trees absorb carbon dioxide
• Protect crops from heat and wind
• Reduce impact of droughts and floods
• Promote sustainable farming
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Limitations of Agroforestry
•Long time to get tree income
• Requires proper planning
• Competition for light and nutrients
• Lack of awareness among farmers
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Agroforestry in India
•Practiced traditionally for many years
• Supported by National Agroforestry Policy (2014)
• Important for small and marginal farmers
• Promoted for sustainable agriculture
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Conclusion
• Agroforestry isa smart farming system
• Combines productivity with sustainability
• Helps farmers, environment, and future generations
• A step towards green and sustainable agriculture
