Agroforestry
Definition of agroforestry
What is......
- Agriculture incorporating the cultivation of trees
- the interaction of agriculture and trees, including the agricultural use of trees
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Definition of crop rotation
What is ............
- the practice of cultivating a series of different or dissimilar crops in a particular area in sequential seasons
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Number of types of agroforestry mentioned in the presentation
What is......
three (3)
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Two (2) advantages of crop rotation
What is............
1. Improves soil health/ optimizes nutrients in soil
2. Helps combat pests
3. Reduces Soil Erosion
4.Reduces pollution
5. Diversification and reduced production costs
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One type of agroforestry system
What is.......
- Agri silvicultural
- Sylvopastoral
- Agro sylvopastoral
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One Disadvantage of Crop Rotation
What is .......
1. Increased risks
2. Low Financial Returns in Certain Seasons
3. Requires more knowledge and skills
4. Difference in growing conditions
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Three (3) agroforestry practices mentioned
What is...........
- Riparian Buffers
- Alley Cropping
- Windbreaks/ Shelterbelts
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Three (3) advantages of agroforestry
What is............
1. Improves soil fertility
2. Creates vital habitats for wildlife
3. Mitigates climate change
4. Controls runoff and soil erosion
5. Provides additional or alternative income
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