Agroforestry Models of South Gujarat

Abstract

This paper based on survey shows that most of the farmers of the region are growing mainly Horti-silvi (HS), Agri-silvihorticulture (ASH), Agri-silviculture (AS), Agri-horticulture (AH), Homegardens (HG) and Horti-pasture (HP) systems at their fields. Farmers of this region are mainly adopting Horti-silviculture system as teak main tree components on boundary with sapota or mango as main crops. Some farmers are also adopting teak based paddy agroforestry systems (Agri-Silviculture system).These exiting agroforestry systems provide more return per unit area as compared to other existing agroforestry practices in these regions and also require less amount of irrigation water. These two systems are mainly based on rain water