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Agroforestry Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What are the disadvantages of agroforestry?
Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive
Answered: Jan 22, 2019
One of the major disadvantages of agroforestry is that it is far more complex than a straight forward forestry operation or monoculture farming because it involves diverse use.
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What 4 I's are the key traits of agroforestry?
W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 24, 2019
I cannot perceive agroforestry practices or ideals as 'traits' and is that a lower case l or capital I? Ie the four ells or four eyes look the same in print. Neither makes sense to me. However,...Read More

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What solutions have been suggested to convince farmers to adopt agroforestry?
A. Boaz, Mechanical Engineer
Answered: Dec 11, 2019
The possible integration of crops and livestock together with trees on the same plot of land is definitely one of the important characteristics of agroforestry, which has convinced so many...Read More

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What are the advantages of agroforestry?
J. Emmerich, Web Content Writer
Answered: Jan 17, 2019
Agroforestry help conserve the soil and improve soil quality: it prevents and control soil erosion by wind. Field shelterbelts consist of tall, long tress that do not compete with nearby crops...Read More

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Which countries lead in agroforestry development?
W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 24, 2019
I think this is difficult to answer because the countries where agroforestry is used may not be those were the systems were thought out or developed. France is a country with the early push to...Read More

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Where is agroforestry common?
Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist
Answered: Feb 19, 2019
The field of agroforestry involves growing trees and shrubs near or among crops or pasture in farming. The method for farming is known to meet the demands of a growing world population in terms...Read More

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What crops are commonly agroforested?
Matz Lewis Clark, College student
Answered: Jan 22, 2019
Banana It is often used as middle or upper storey crops with other crops like Irish potatoes being grown underneath. Sometimes, they are mixed with taller trees.
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What is alley cropping?
Robert Hazlewood, Senior Executive
Answered: Jan 24, 2019
In agroforestry, when lines of trees are planted room is left for compatible plants to be grown. These will improve the soil, providing nutrients for the trees, especially valuable nitrogen. You...Read More

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What are the various applications of agroforestry?
Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 17, 2019
Forest farming allows the management of specialist crops, such as fungi, that would otherwise grow randomly and be difficult to find and harvest. Materials for artisan crafts come from this...Read More

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How is agroforestry different from intercropping?
John F. connor, Content Marketing executive
Answered: Feb 08, 2019
Intercropping and agroforestry are very similar. They have some of the same characteristics like growing something else in between or near the crops that a farmer is growing. However, there are a...Read More

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Can agroforestry be used in rice cultivation?
W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 24, 2019
Yes, agroforestry can be used in rice-producing areas. Typically, rice is grown in lowlying areas with high rainfall, but the upland farming of rice in countries of South East Asia, such as...Read More

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Why is agroforestry more successful in Africa?
Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 17, 2019
When vast tracts of forestry are removed, the soil beneath degrades and seriously affects the water table. Arid land can produce weak or no crops. A scheme of getting farmers in Sahelian country...Read More

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How does agroforestry help in adapting to climate change?
C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Jan 17, 2019
I am not sure whether agroforestry can help in climate change any better than traditional forest farming, except in its deliberate combination of woody perennials with agricultural crops or...Read More

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How long has agroforestry been practiced?
Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist
Answered: Feb 19, 2019
Agroforestry has been around for thousands of years some dating the practice back as far 13,000 BC in a fishing community in a tropical region. In Europe, the practice became popular when...Read More

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Does agroforestry lead to water logging?
W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 24, 2019
Agroforestry may not prevent water-logging but it certainly is of great help in these ways: it protects water quality by intercepting sediments and agricultural chemicals. It reduces streambank...Read More

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