Agroforestry: A multifunctional system for livelihood and environmental security


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Authors

  • Chhavi Sirohi Scientist, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana 125 001
  • K S Bangarwa ICAR-Emeritus Professor, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana 125 001
  • R S Dhillon Professor and Head, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana 125 001
  • S B Chavan Scientist, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana 125 001
  • K S Ahlawat Scientist, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana 125 001

Abstract

Agroforestry provides livelihood as well as environmental securities through multifunctional benefits at farm level. The various region specific systems such as poplar in IGP region, khejri in arid region and Melia in southern India are adopting at larger scale to fulfil not only industrial but also environmental requirements. In the era of agricultural intensification and climate change, agroforestry systems are important means of sustainable crop production to enhance food security.

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Submitted

2019-10-17

Published

2019-10-17

Issue

Vol. 69 No. 8 (2019)

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How to Cite

Sirohi, C., Bangarwa, K. S., Dhillon, R. S., Chavan, S. B., & Ahlawat, K. S. (2019). Agroforestry: A multifunctional system for livelihood and environmental security. Indian Farming, 69(8). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/94472