6. AGRO FORESTRY

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Agro forestry is done in places where the soil conditions are not suitable to go for regular cropping and also where limited water available to meet the demand of the crops. The seedlings of fruit bearing trees are purchased from the nursery and planted in the farms. In most cases; intercropping is encouraged which are mostly rain fed. The purpose or advantages of going for intercropping is to have better vegetative cover which will reduce the soil erosion as well as adding some income to the farmers. The varieties promoted are also considered for fodder to the cattle. Limited number of water sources created from where watering can be done for the planted seedlings; especially watering is required in the first summer to save the seedlings.