HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Agroforestry is practiced in both irrigated and rain fed conditions where it produces food, fuel, fodder, timber, fertilizer and fibre, contributes to food, nutritional and ecological security, sustains livelihoods, alleviates poverty and promotes productive and resilient cropping and farming environments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Government of India launched the policy in February 2014 during the World Congress on Agroforestry, held in Delhi. India became the first country in the world to adopt an agroforestry policy.

Detailed explanation-3: -It seeks to increase the productivity of associated crop and livestock systems, leading to more diverse and sustainable production systems and better income from tree products, while protecting the environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agroforestry helps in erosion control and water retention, nutrient recycling, carbon storage, biodiversity preservation, and cleaner air and helps communities withstand extreme weather events.