AGROFORESTRY MODELS

Outline

….What is modeling?

Successful Agroforestry Models across India

Jharkhand:

Few agroforestry models has been developed by ICAR-HARP, Ranchi, Faculty of forestry, B.A.U & NGO’s like JSLPS, PRADAN.

1.Agrisivipastoral model:Turmeric+ Gamhar+Sisso+Grass

2.Agrihorticulture model:Litchi+ Chilli

3.Silvipastoral model:Gmelina arborea + Tectona grandis+ Grass

…Successful Agroforestry Models

4.Bamboo based Agroforestry system: Bamboo + Ginger+ Turmeric

5.Mango based multi-tier system:Gmelina arborea+ Mango+ Guava+ Lime+ Leguminous crop( cowpea/ French bean)

6.Mango + Guava+ Stylosanthes

7.Litchi+ Guava+ Agriculture crops ( Turmeric+ Ginger)

…Successful Agroforestry Models

Western Himalayan Region:

Silvipastoral system (Morus alba+ Steria species) (Gravia robusta+ Steria species)

Eastern Himalayan Region:

Agrisilviculture system (Anthocephalus kadama+ Paddy)Agrihorticulture system (Alnus nepalanis + Cardamom+ Coffee)

Lower Gangetic plain:

Agrihorticulture system (Mango+ Banana+ Litchi+ Wheat/ paddy/ maize)

Mid-gangetic plain:Agrisilviculture system ( Poplar deltoides+ sugarcane+ wheat) (Eucalyptus+ rice+ Wheat)

…Successful Agroforestry ModelsPlateau region:

Eastern plateau and hilly regions: Gmelina arborea+ Paddy

Western plateau: Agrisilvihorticulture system : Tectona grandis+ Sapota+ Paddy/ Maize

South India: Eucalyptus + Cotton, Eucalyptus+ Chilli, Tamarandus indica + chilli

Kerala and south coast: Cocus nucifera+ Areca catechu+ Paddy

Eastern coast ( Orissa): Casurina equistelfolia + Paddy