#AGRO_FORESTRY Agro-forestry is a sustainable land managemen | Agriculture Exams Library
#AGRO_FORESTRY
Agro-forestry is a sustainable land management system which increases the use of land, combines the production of crops, fruits, forest plants and or animals. It is also known as tree-crop planting system.
Components of agro forestry:
a. Agri-siviculture: The growing of agricultural crops along with the forest crops is known as Agri- silviculture. Agriculture crops+Forest crops (silviculture).
b. Sylvo-pastoral system: Forests are managed for the production of wood as well as for rearing of domesticated animals. Silviculture+Pasture management.
c. Agro-sylvo-pastoral system: Agriculture crops+ Forest crops+ Pasture management.
d. Agri. Hoti-silvicultural system: Agriculture crops+ Horticulture+Silviculture.
e. Agri-Silvi-Aquaculture System: Agriculture crops+Forest crop+ Fish Production.
