Agroforestry: An Integrated system for conservation of natural resources in Northern India

Dhyani, S. K.; Ajit,; Handa, A. K.; Jabeen, Nighat; Uma,

doi:10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-949428

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“…Agroforestry has the potential to alleviate land degradation, improve food security, and reduce poverty while also assisting in the provision of other ecosystem services [1]. Due to increasing demographic pressure, increased food, feed, and fodder requirements, declining natural resource availability, and climate change, Indian husbandry faces a variety of difficulties and limitations [2]. These possibilities prompted the development of agroforestry as a sustainable land-use technique in vibrant places [3].…”

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Assessment of the Agroforestry System on Farmers Socioeconomic Status in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Kaushal¹,

Raj²,

Kumar³

et al. 2023

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The study investigated that the Socioeconomic status and use of an agroforestry system, 20 farmers from one district, four blocks, and four villages per block were randomly selected. The socioeconomic condition of the agroforestry system in the Azamgarh districts of Uttar Pradesh is based on preliminary study. According to the size of their holdings, the respondents were divided into Palhani, Bilariyaganj, Mehnagar, and Jahanaganj block farmers, and observations were made about their socioeconomic profiles. Farmers ranged in age from middle-aged to elderly; the majority had completed middle school, whereas large farmers were more likely to have completed high school; most of them were nuclear families with semi-cemented or cemented homes and had more than 10 years of expertise in agriculture and agroforestry. Their family sizes ranged from medium to big, or over 5 individuals. In the three categories of farmers, the risk orientation ranged from low to medium; the scientific orientation was of a medium degree. The large farmers were found to be more exposed to the media, and most farmers were found to attend group meetings. Smallholder farmers, especially in developing nations, contribute significantly to local, regional, and economies as a result of socioeconomic and environmental constraints. About 75% of the world's agricultural land is used by smallholders.

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Assessment of the Agroforestry System on Farmers Socioeconomic Status in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Kaushal¹,

Raj²,

Kumar³

et al. 2023

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“…In recent years, interest in sustainable farming practises like agroforestry has grown. Area under agroforestry is 25.32 million ha, or 8.2% of the total land area in India (Dhyani et al 2013). Due to their short rotation, rapid growth, and high market value, certain tree species, including poplar (Populus deltoides) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus tereticornis), are significant in agroforestry.…”

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Pattern of litterfall production and nutrient addition in soil through litterfall by different tree species: A review

Pankaj,

Bhardwaj,

Yadav

et al. 2023

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Innutrient dynamics, an extremely valuable resource is litterfall. It is crucial to the dynamics of soil nutrients, the characteristics of soil, and the transfer of energy. In an agroforestry system, decomposition and litter fall are the two key processes that contribute to soil enrichment. In addition to affecting soil characteristics and ecology, litter fall in soil has a significant impact on carbon sequestration. The type of tree, the management methods, and the quantity and quality of litter all affect how much the soil is enriched. The complicated ecophysiological process of litterfall is influenced by both internal and external variables. Other significant causes of leaf fall include variations in weather and photoperiod as well as internal plant characteristics like age of leaf or potential endogenous rhythams. Nutrients are converted as a result of decomposition of different components of litter, and their release is influenced by the content of the litter, moisture, activity of microbes, C:N, temperature, and other variables. Litterfall therefore contributes to the long-term maintenance of nutrient levels in forest ecosystems and has been a primary research focus for a better understanding of soil fertility, site productivity, and forest services.

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Perspective Chapter: Agroforestry Strategies for Integrated Soil and Water Conservation

Jinger,

Kumar N,

Sirohi

et al. 2024

Sustainable Agroecosystems - Principles and Practices [Working Title]

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Land degradation has a substantial influence on food security, health, and socioeconomic development, highlighting the critical role that land plays as a resource necessary for maintaining life. As a result, agroforestry interventions become essential tactics for resource preservation and improving sustainable production. Many agroforestry techniques, including agri-horticulture, silvipasture, and agri-silviculture systems, have been developed over the course of substantial study in a variety of agroclimatic zones with the goal of reducing land degradation. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification has acknowledged these strategies as essential to reaching land degradation neutrality. The benefits of agroforestry techniques for reducing soil erosion and runoff, increasing soil fertility, and enhancing carbon sequestration are explained in this chapter. It is crucial to promote these affordable and sustainable technologies to guarantee their widespread adoption. As a result, putting in place agroforestry systems is essential for healing impacted regions and addressing issues with livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and food security. In order to make sure that stakeholders receive the proper incentives, national policy programs should incorporate the valuation of the advantages of soil protection. Furthermore, future research endeavors should prioritize the development of economically viable agroforestry systems designed to restore degraded lands, enhance water efficiency, and minimize competition between trees and crops.

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Agroforestry: An Integrated system for conservation of natural resources in Northern India

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Assessment of the Agroforestry System on Farmers Socioeconomic Status in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Assessment of the Agroforestry System on Farmers Socioeconomic Status in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Pattern of litterfall production and nutrient addition in soil through litterfall by different tree species: A review

Perspective Chapter: Agroforestry Strategies for Integrated Soil and Water Conservation

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