Meaning of agroforestry
Agricultural Science
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Agroforestry is a land-use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland. It combines agriculture and forestry practices to create more diverse, productive, profitable, healthy, and sustainable land-use systems.
Key characteristics of agroforestry include:
- Integration: Deliberate integration of woody perennials (trees, shrubs) with agricultural crops and/or livestock.
- Interaction: Ecological and economic interactions between the tree and non-tree components.
- Multiple Benefits: Aims to provide multiple benefits, such as increased biodiversity, improved soil health, carbon sequestration, enhanced water quality, and diversified income for farmers.
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