Agro forestry is defined as a land use system which integrates trees and shrubs on farmlands and rural landscapes to enhance productivity, profitability, diversity and ecosystem sustainability.
It is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural resource management system which ensures efficient nutrient cycling, organic matter addition and improved vegetation cover.
With the adoption of National Agroforestry Policy, India became the first country in the world to have a comprehensive agro forestry policy.
Objectives
Encourage and expand tree plantation in complementarity and integrated manner with crops and livestock to improve productivity, employment, income and livelihoods of rural households, especially the marginal ....
