Comments on: Is Agroforestry the Key to Hardier Row Crops?

By: donkey kong

donkey kong — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:17:35 +0000

I think yes. In some special land, it can just plant trees and some places just can plant crops.

By: G Switch

G Switch — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:49:30 +0000

In reply to Barbara Correro. You have worked and worked very well. I am also building a garden for myself!

By: waffle game

waffle game — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 07:24:57 +0000

Since childhood, I have had a special interest in growing plants.

By: Michael Nordberg

Michael Nordberg — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:02:05 +0000

Another book/pamphlet resource is ‘Tree Crops A Permanent Agriculture’ by J Russell Smith. This resource is old, but much of the information is still relevant. It discusses only trees (not shrubs) but considers tree crop use for both direct human consumption as well as for livestock use.

By: Austin

Austin — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:33:40 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

Depends on the USDA zone and natural fauna of the area; Florida will be widely different from Michigan, Washington will be very different from Maine, etc. Even a few miles can make a vast difference depending on forest adjacency, surrounding terrain, soil conditions, water access, etc.

The only solution is to find out yourself. Look into Permaculture “food forest” concepts. Geoff Lawton is the best place to start, or just search “Permaculture” on YouTube. A plethora of books exist as well.

Permaculture (of which Agroforestry is a part of) requires people to experiment and think on their own. There is no simple “cookie-cutter” formula, nature is complex and we have to use our complex brains to solve the issues.

Good luck!

By: Ajai Ceaser

Ajai Ceaser — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:34:31 +0000

Best tree species to intercrop with coffee and apiary

By: Dr B S Nadagoudar

Dr B S Nadagoudar — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:52:49 +0000

In INDIA agroforestry research, realizing its importance and necessity, started away back in 1977 in a coordinated way under the leadership of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Delhi. Lot of progress has been made in evolving various systems like Agri-Sivli: Agri-Silvi- Horti: Agri-Silvi-Horti-Pastoral etc., with multi-fold advantages and end products.
Currently many farmers are practicing at present.
It is worth emulating its benefits around the WORLD.

By: Joanna Moyar

Joanna Moyar — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:53:09 +0000

In reply to Nancy. That is a really good question.

By: Barbara Correro

Barbara Correro — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:11:00 +0000

I am a small organic gardener but the tree coverage could work for me as I have had to move some vegetables to the part of the garden that does not get morning sun

By: Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:20:25 +0000

I would love to hear more about the types of trees that are most useful. Are they fruit, berry, or nut bearing trees, which would contribute to the food supply as well?