Bamboo cultivation: Opportunities and value addition for sustainable livelihoods
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Authors
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Prashant D. Raut
All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry, College of Agriculture (Dr PDKV, Akola), Nagpur, Maharashtra 440 001
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Aarti P. Deshmukh
All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry, College of Agriculture (Dr PDKV, Akola), Nagpur, Maharashtra 440 001
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Vijay M. Ilorkar
All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry, College of Agriculture (Dr PDKV, Akola), Nagpur, Maharashtra 440 001
Keywords:
Agrogorestry, Value addition, Sustainable livelihoodAbstract
Since 2017, the deregulation of bamboo harvesting and transport in India has promoted largescale bamboo cultivation on private farmlands. Bamboo is a highly versatile agroforestry species widely used in agriculture, horticulture, dryland farming, and rural households, generating significant rural employment. National demand for bamboo is rising, with added importance in biofuel production and as an eco-friendly alternative to plastics. It grows well in light soils, reduces soil erosion, and supports soil and water conservation, making it vital for climate resilience and sustainable land management.
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