HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Agroforestry is a collective name for land-use systems and technologies where woody perennials (trees, shrubs, palms, bamboos, etc.) are deliberately used on the same land-management units as agricultural crops and/or animals, in some form of spatial arrangement or temporal sequence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Agroforestry contributes to create resilient livelihoods Tree plantations such as windbreaks help shelter the animals and the crops from strong winds and prevent wind erosion. The water conservation functions of trees and forests help prevent or fight desertification and its social and environmental consequences.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Tree species selected should not interfere with soil moisture. Tree species should not compete for plant nutrients. Tree species should not compete for sunlight. Tree species should have high survival rate and easy establishment. More items •13-Jan-2012