The main role of agroforestry is to stop the soil erosion.
Examples of agroecosystems include traditional farming systems like rice paddies, polyculture farms growing a variety of crops, and agroforestry systems combining trees with agriculture. These systems aim to promote sustainable farming practices that support biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem services.
Other scientific names: Mimosa glauca Linn. Acacia glauca Wiild.. Leucaena glauca Linn. See the related link for more information.
The taungya system is an agroforestry practice where farmers grow crops alongside young trees planted for timber production. This system allows farmers to derive income from both crop cultivation and eventual timber harvesting, promoting sustainable land use and economic benefits. It is commonly practiced in tropical regions to maximize land productivity and biodiversity.
Activities like deforestation, monoculture farming, overgrazing, and urbanization can destroy soil by causing erosion, compaction, and loss of fertility. Conversely, practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, agroforestry, and composting can promote the evolution of new soil by increasing organic matter, biodiversity, and soil structure.
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Some constraints in agroforestry include land tenure issues, limited access to resources such as water and seeds, lack of technical knowledge or training, inadequate policy support, and market challenges for agroforestry products. Addressing these constraints typically requires a holistic approach that integrates social, economic, and environmental considerations.