Agro
Forestry
What does it exactly mean for us?
1.Land use management system that combines trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock a mutually beneficial way.
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2.Environmentally friendly approach to agriculture that can provide multiple benefits such as increased biodiversity, improved soil health, and higher yields.
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Four Dimensions Of Project :
AGRICULTURE
FORESTRY
ECOSYSTEM
TOURISM
Diffrence Between Agro Tourism And Agro Forestry.
Agro Tourism
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Visitor Experience : Focuses on providing tourists with experiences related to agriculture, such as farm stays, tours of farming operations, picking fruits or vegetables, and participating in traditional farming activities.
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Economic Benefit : Provides additional income for farmers by attracting tourists and diversifying their revenue sources.
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Educational Aspect : Often includes educational components where visitors learn about farming practices, sustainable agriculture, and local food production.
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Community Engagement : Can help promote local culture and traditions, enhancing community involvement and cultural exchange.
Agro Forestry
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Land Management : Focuses on the integration of trees and shrubs into farming systems, which can improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and provide additional resources like fruits, nuts, and timber.
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Environmental Benefits : Helps in soil conservation, water management, and carbon sequestration, contributing to environmental sustainability.
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Economic Diversification : Provides farmers with additional products (e.g., timber, fruits, nuts) and can help stabilize income by diversifying farm outputs.
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Ecosystem Services : Enhances the ecological balance by supporting wildlife habitats and reducing erosion.
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Visitor Experience : Focuses on providing tourists with experiences related to agriculture, such as farm stays, tours of farming operations, picking fruits or vegetables, and participating in traditional farming activities.
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Economic Benefit : Provides additional income for farmers by attracting tourists and diversifying their revenue sources.
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Educational Aspect : Often includes educational components where visitors learn about farming practices, sustainable agriculture, and local food production.
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Community Engagement : Can help promote local culture and traditions, enhancing community involvement and cultural exchange.
CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED FOR AGROFORESTRY
AGRICULTURE
FORESTRY
ECOSYSTEM
TOURISM
1. Water Management Infrastructure :
​​ 1.Irrigation System : Efficient Water Supply To Crops
2.Rainwater Harvesting : Collection and Storage Of Rainwater
3.Drainage System : Prevention of water logging and Management of excess
water ensuring soil condition.
2. Soil and Erosion Control Structures :
​​ 1.Terracing : Prevention of soil erosion and managing slopes
2.Contour Plowing : Infrastructure for plowing along contour to reduce erosion
3.Wind Breakers and Shelterbetls : Planting Trees and Constructing Barriers to protect crops and reduce soil erosion system by wind.
4. Access and Transport Infrastructure :
​​ 1.Farm Roads : Easy transportation of equipment's and products
2.Bridges :
3.Culverts : Subterranean waterway
5. Energy Infrastructure :
​​ 1. Electricity Provision :
2.Renewable Energy System : Solar Panels
3.Biomass Facilities : Oraganic Waste To Energy Compost
6. Soil Management :
​​ 1.Soil Testing Laboratories : Analysis of soil health and nutrient level to guide planting and management decisions
2.Composting Laboratories : To produce organic matter for soil enrichment.
7. Harvesting and Processing :
​​ 1.Harvesting Equipments : Creating Parking Sheds For Mechanical Equipments
2.Processing Facilities : Provision of infrastructure required for processing units like saw mill , fruit processing units,nut processing units.
8. Training and Extension :
​​ 1.Training Centers :Facilities and programmes for educating farmers and land managers
2.Extension Services : Support services providing advice and guidance to agroforestry systems
9. Infrastructure For Marketing and Distribution :
​​ 1.Storage Facilities : Warehouse/Cool storage for harvested products.
2.Transport Infrastructure : Vehicles and Logistic System for transporting products.
9. Environmental Monitoring :
​​ 1. Monitoring Stations : soil moisture and weather condition
2. Transport Infrastructure : Vehicles and Logistic System for transporting products.
10 . Environmental Monitoring :
​​ 1. Storage Facilities : Warehouse/Cool storage for harvested products.
2.Data Management System : Facilities for collecting , analysing , utilising data to make informed
management decisions.
11 . Community , Tourism And Social Infrastructure :
​​ 1.Tourism : Infrastrctuer Needed For Tourist Stay and Activities, Tree Houses , Wells.
2.Spiritual Treatments : Facilities for traditional health treatments.
3.Co-operatives & Associations : Groups and Organisation to support collaborating effort among farmers practising agroforestry.
4.Educatioal Outreach : Facilities for awareness programs about agroforestry.