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Hundred percent of Dai people earn their lives by practicing shifting cultivation. In Burmese, it is known as ''Taungya" derived from the two words taung, a hill, and ya, cultivation. The native name for Shifting Cultivation is "Lou". It is widely practiced in Dai Land. Cultivators cut trees, burn it, and raise agricultural crops for one or two years before moving on to another site and repeated the process after 10 or 11 years old.
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What is taungya system?
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.
What has the author D A Hoekstra written?
D. A. Hoekstra has written: 'The use of economics in agroforestry' -- subject(s): Agroforestry, Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Agroforestry 'Economic concepts of agroforestry' -- subject(s): Agroforestry, Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Agroforestry 'The use of economics in diagnosis and design of agroforestry systems' -- subject(s): Agriculture, Case studies, Economic aspects of Agriculture, Economic aspects of Forests and forestry, Forests and forestry, Planning
What has the author Allison Goebel written?
Allison Goebel has written: 'Gender and culture in agroforestry' -- subject(s): Agroforestry, Study and teaching (Higher), Social aspects of Agroforestry, Women farmers
Is agroforestry sustainable?
yes
What has the author David C Gibson written?
David C. Gibson has written: 'Diagnostic surveys and management information systems in agroforestry project implementation' -- subject(s): Agricultural surveys, Agroforestry extension, Agroforestry projects, Case studies
What has the author I N Kamau written?
I. N. Kamau has written: 'Agroforestry research in sub-Saharan Africa' -- subject(s): Agroforestry, Research
What has the author Jan Beniest written?
Jan Beniest has written: 'Teaching agroforestry' -- subject(s): Congresses, Agroforestry, Study and teaching (Higher)
What has the author Surendra N Kulshreshtha written?
Surendra N. Kulshreshtha has written: 'Agroforestry development on the Canadian prairies' -- subject(s): Agroforestry
What is theory of agro-forestry?
Agroforestry is a land management system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops or livestock in a way that is mutually beneficial. It aims to combine the benefits of agriculture and forestry to improve productivity, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. The theory behind agroforestry is to create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system that can provide multiple benefits to farmers, communities, and the environment.
What has the author Jean-Marc Boffa written?
Jean-Marc Boffa has written: 'Agroforestry parklands in Sub-Saharan Africa' -- subject(s): Agroforestry
What is growing trees and crops together called?
Agroforestry
What has the author Ian Nuberg written?
Ian Nuberg has written: 'Agroforestry for natural resource management' -- subject(s): Sustainable agriculture, Management, Agroforestry, Natural resources
