HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Agroforestry provides a number of environmental benefits as confirmed by scientific literature. The four major environmental benefits of agroforestry are (1) climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration, (2) biodiversity conservation, (3) soil health enrichment, and (4) air and water quality improvement.

Detailed explanation-2: -The benefits of agroforestry derive from the interactions between trees and shrubs and crops and livestock. Agroforestry seeks to optimize positive interactions, such as mutualism and commensalism, and to minimize predation on crops and livestock and competition within and between species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agroforestry works because it’s farming in 3D – the roots reach deep into the ground to cycle nutrients and store carbon, while above ground, the trees protect crops and animals against the elements. Agroforestry can therefore solve many problems of intensive farming in one fell swoop.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agroforestry can help local communities and cultures thrive The recognition of indigenous agroforestry systems contributes to cultural diversity. By providing decent rural livelihoods, agroforestry can contribute to maintaining thriving rural communities.