Introduction to Agroforestry Concepts

Planting trees with crops and livestock.

In the late 1970s.

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<p>Enhanced food availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Natural resources such as soil and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The ecological interactions include improved soil health, biodiversity enhancement, and better water retention resulting from the integration of trees with crops and livestock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agroforestry systems can diversify crop yields, generate additional income from timber or fruits, and reduce input costs through ecosystem services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agroforestry promotes carbon sequestration, protects against soil erosion, and enhances ecosystem resilience, contributing to environmental sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temporal sequences allow for crop rotations and staggered harvests, optimizing resource use and maintaining soil fertility over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Woody perennials improve land management by providing shade, nutrients, and habitat, which supports diverse agricultural systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ICRAF's definition emphasizes the deliberate integration of woody perennials with crops and/or animals on the same land management unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Integrating crops and livestock allows for nutrient cycling, reduced pest pressures, and enhanced overall farm productivity and resilience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agroforestry enhances food security, promotes community engagement, and provides diverse income sources, thus strengthening community resilience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>J. Russell Smith advocated for interplanting crop trees with woody legumes and integrating animals to maximize benefits in agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New Zealand introduced the concept of 'farm forestry' to address conflicts over land use between agriculture and forestry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In Italy, intercropping maize, legumes, and grain with poplar stands during the first four years proved successful in agroforestry practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In northern China, intercropping hybrid poplar with crops like sesame, soya bean, peanuts, and cotton yielded increased benefits for growers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distinct warm and cold seasons in temperate regions limit the cultivation of the same crop throughout the year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agrisilvicultural practices and silvopastoral systems are two common agroforestry systems in temperate regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socioeconomic factors such as market demand, land ownership patterns, and community needs can significantly influence agroforestry practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The historical perspectives, like those of J. Russell Smith, laid the groundwork for recognizing the benefits of integrating trees into agricultural systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main goals are to increase agroforestry use, advance understanding and tools for its application, and incorporate it into an all-lands approach to conservation and economic development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The EU accepted tree-based intercropping systems for funding under the Common Agricultural Policy and launched Article 44 to support agroforestry in 2004.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The CAP provided funding support for the establishment and maintenance of agroforestry practices to enhance biodiversity and rural development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They see agroforestry as a way to achieve more sustainable agricultural practices by promoting tree growth on farms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Classification becomes important to understand the similarities and variations among various agroforestry systems globally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes enhancing biodiversity on farms and improving forest areas and rural development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agroforestry systems differ in their compositions, such as the presence of only trees and crops or inclusion of animals and pasture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agroforestry initiatives encourage integration of tree cultivation with agriculture, promoting biodiversity and resource efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers