Agroforestry in Tamil Nadu Livestock based

Abstract

Agroforestry is a dynamic, ecological based, natural resource management system that, through integration of trees on farms and in agricultural landscape, diversifies and sustains production of agricultural and its related commodities, for increased social, economic and environmental benefits, for land users at all levels (ICRAF). It is a land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or in pastureland. Agroforestry can be advantageous over conventional agricultural and forest production methods. Agroforestry enhances the ecosystem through carbon storage, prevents deforestation, leads to biodiversity conservation and soil and water conservation. When adapted on a large scale, agroforestry enables agricultural land to withstand extreme weather conditions (floods and droughts) and climate change.