Agroforestry practices in the Ethiopian highlands

The first part of this paper looks into what agroforestry is; the need for agroforestry and its benefits. Then the paper outlines and discusses the basic systems in agroforestry including simulataneous agroforestry systems; linear agroforestry systems; alley cropping (hedgerow intercropping); sequen...

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Main Authors: Berhe, Kahsay, Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization 2001
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50129
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Summary:The first part of this paper looks into what agroforestry is; the need for agroforestry and its benefits. Then the paper outlines and discusses the basic systems in agroforestry including simulataneous agroforestry systems; linear agroforestry systems; alley cropping (hedgerow intercropping); sequential agroforestry systems; shifting cultivation (slash and burn or swidden); improved tree fallow; and Taungya. It also examines briefly other agroforestry practices including aquaforestry and entomoforestry. The paper ends with highlights on agroforestry practices for soil conservation, and watershed management