State the various benefits of agroforestry to a farmer

      

State the various benefits of agroforestry to a farmer.

  

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john
(i) Some tree species have medicinal properties

(ii) Leguminous tree species help to fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil

(iii) Tree roots bind soil particles together thus reducing soil erosion

(iv) Trees have canopy that covers the soil reducing splash /rain / drop erosion and evaporation of water from the soil

(v) Trees are a source of humus which adds soil fertility , conserves moisture and modifies soil temperature

(vi) Trees serve as windbreaks thus reducing soil erosion and crop lodging

(vii) Aesthetic value: Trees beautify the environment

(viii) Trees are a source of food to man and livestock

(ix) Trees create habitat for arboreal animals i.e birds, monkeys
john3 answered the question on December 10, 2017 at 11:39


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