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AF Transferable Technologies.Pdf PROF M S SWAMINATHAN Founder Chairman and Chief Mentor UNESCO Chair in Ecotechnology M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Third Cross Street, Taramani Institutional Area Chennai - 600 113 Preface Agroforestry combines the benefits of agriculture and forestry in the areas of ecological, food and livelihood security. Agroforestry systems have made very important contributions to local level food security as well as to soil health enhancement and conservation. The present publication is based on agroforestry systems and technologies generated under the All India Coordinated Research Projects in agroforestry of ICAR. This project initiated in 1983 currently has 37 coordinating centres across the country. India is the first country in the world to have developed and announced a National Agroforestry Policy. Agroforestry is the pathway to sustainable agriculture and food security. I am therefore happy that the present bulletin on agroforestry technologies for different climatic zones of India prepared by Dr O. P. Chaturvedi and his colleagues has brought together a summary of the work done under the coordinated project on agroforestry. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to the authors for their labour of love for the science and practice of agroforestry. M. S. SWAMINATHAN Agroforestry Technologies for Different Agro-climatic Zones of the Country iii Preamble The All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry (AICRP on AF) initiated by ICAR in 1983 is one of the largest network projects under NARS. Over the period of time project completed diagnostic and design survey of existing agroforestry systems and farmers preferences; evaluation of MPTS and development of agroforestry systems for different agroclimatic regions and initiated work on biofuel and bioenergy. Keeping in view the present day challenges, the project is now focusing on role of agroforestry in meeting the environmental challenges, value addition for creating livelihood opportunities and application of modern tools and technologies in agroforestry research. A number of agroforestry systems and technologies have been developed over the period of time by the coordinating centers of the Project. The present bulletin is an attempt to compile the information on agroforestry technologies which can be taken up by farmers and other stake holders for increasing overall productivity and return and ensuring natural resource conservation. We gracefully acknowledge the valuable guidance and financial support received from Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi for the implementation of the project. The input provided by the scientists from coordinating centres of the Project for this bulletin is duly acknowledged. We hope that this bulletin will be of great value to all concerned and will help particularly the small and marginal farmers in adoption of agroforestry in a big way. O. P. Chaturvedi A. K. Sikka A. K. Handa C. K. Bajpai Agroforestry Technologies for Different Agro-climatic Zones of the Country v Contents Sl.No. Content Page No. 1. Preface 2. Preamble 3. Agroforestry Technologies 3.1 HIMALAYAN REGION 3.1.1 Dr. YSPUH & F, Solan (Himachal Pradesh) 1 3.1.1.1 Vegetable based Agri-silviculture system in sub temperate rainfed region of Himachal Pradesh 1 3.1.2 SKUAS&T, Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) 3 3.1.2.1 Alley cropping system integrating Elm (Ulmus wallichiana) with kharif and rabi crops in Kashmir valley. 3 3.1.2.2 Apple based Horti-agri-pasture system under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley 5 3.1.3 HRS, AAU, Kahikuchi (Assam) 7 3.1.3.1 Coconut based Horti - Agrisystem in eastern Himalayas (a) 7 3.1.3.2 Coconut-based Horti - Agrisystem in eastern Himalayas (b) 9 3.1.3.3 Gmelina arborea based agroforestry system 11 3.1.3.4 Jackfruit based agroforestry system 12 3.1.3.5 Tree crops interaction studies in Acacia mangium based agri silvicultural system in Assam 14 3.1.4 CSKHPKV, Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) 16 3.1.4.1 Morus based silvi-pastoral system in mid-hills of North Western Himalaya 16 3.1.4.2 Participatory mapping technique to analyze farmers’ perception in adoption of an agroforestry tree. 18 3.2 INDO-GANGETIC REGION 3.2.1 PAU, Ludhiana (Punjab) 23 3.2.1.1 Poplar based agroforestry system (poplar + summer and winter intercrops) 23 3.2.1.2 Raising clonal eucalyptus plantations for higher productivity 25 Agroforestry Technologies for Different Agro-climatic Zones of the Country vii 3.2.2 GBPUA&T, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) 27 3.2.2.1 Bamboo based agri-silvicultural system for tarai and N-W Himalaya region of Uttarakhand. 27 3.2.2.2 Poplar based agrisilviculture system in Uttarakhand 29 3.2.2.3 Eucalyptus based agrisilviculture system in Uttarakhand 31 3.2.2.4 High density short rotation plantation of poplar and eucalyptus for N-W plain zone. 33 3.2.3 RAU, Pusa Samastipur (Bihar) 35 3.2.3.1 Poplar (Populus deltoides) based agri-silvicultural system in North Western alluvial plain of Bihar 35 3.2.3.2 Aonla (Emblica officinalis) based agri-horticultural system in North Western alluvial plain of Bihar 37 3.2.3.3 Litchi (Litchi chinensis) based agri-horticultural system in North Western alluvial plain of Bihar 39 3.2.4 NDUA&T, Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) 42 3.2.4.1 Agri silvihorticulture system for sodic land. 42 3.2.4.2 Casuarina equisetifolia and D. sissoo based agri-silviculture system. 44 3.2.4.3 Dalbergia sissoo based silvi-pastoral system on sodic land. 46 3.3 HUMID & SUB-HUMID REGION 3.3.1 BCKVV, Jhargram, (West Bengal) 51 3.3.1.1 Mango + Eucalyptus (E.tereticornis) based agri-horti-silvi system in Red and Laterite Zone of West Bengal 51 3.3.1.2 Mango + Gamhar (Gmelina arborea) based agri-horti-silvi system in Red and Laterite Zone of West Bengal 53 3.3.1.3 Mango + Dysoxylum binectariferum as boundary plantation based agri-horti silvi system in new Alluvial Zone of West Bengal 55 3.3.1.4 Guava based agri-horti system in new Alluvial Zone of West Bengal 57 3.3.1.5 Ber based agri-horti system in new Alluvial Zone of West Bengal 59 3.3.1.6 Agrisilviculture system for new Alluvial Zone of West Bengal 61 3.3.1.7 Homestead Agroforestry in West Bengal 63 viii AICRP on AF, ICAR-CAFRI, Jhansi - 284003 (U.P.) 3.3.2 OUAT, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) 65 3.3.2.1 Acacia mangium based agri-silvicultural system 65 3.3.3 BAU, Ranchi (Jharkhand) 67 3.3.3.1 Gmelina based agroforestry system 67 3.3.3.2 Cassia siamia based agrisilvicultural system 69 3.3.3.3 Subabool based agrisilvicultural system 70 3.3.3.4 Bamboo based agroforestry system 72 3.4 ARID & SEMI-ARID REGION 3.4.1 SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar (Gujarat) 77 3.4.1.1 Ailanthus excelsa based agrisilviculture system under rainfed conditions of North Gujarat. 77 3.4.1.2 Aonla based agroforestry (rainfed green gram-cluster bean in rotation) system with moisture conservation technique. 79 3.4.1.3 Acacia senegal as a bio-fence under arid / semi arid conditions. 81 3.4.1.4 Promising MPTs Neem under rainfed conditions. 83 3.4.2 ARS, SKNAU, Fatehpur-Shekhawati (Rajasthan) 85 3.4.2.1 Dichrostachys cinerea (nutans) based silvipasture model for degraded wasteland or pasture land 85 3.4.2.2 Aonla based agri-horti model 87 3.4.3 CCSHAU, Hisar (Haryana) 89 3.4.3.1 Poplar based agroforestry system in Haryana 89 3.4.4 MPKVV, Rahuri (Maharashtra) 92 3.4.4.1 Eucalyptus plantation in shallow soils of Western Maharashtra 92 3.4.5 COA, PDKV, Nagpur (Maharashtra) 94 3.4.5.1 Design and fabrication of eco-friendly bamboo tree guards for plant protection and employment generation in rural area. 94 3.4.5.2 Standardization of fertilizer requirement for higher production of bamboo. 96 3.4.5.3 Teak based agroforestry system. 97 3.4.5.4 Cultivation of eucalyptus for production of poles. 98 3.4.5.5 Teak clone suitable for the region. 99 Agroforestry Technologies for Different Agro-climatic Zones of the Country ix 3.4.5.6 Silvipasture development 101 3.4.5.7 Teak based agrislviculture system for wasteland afforestation. 102 3.4.5.8 Construction of gabion check dam with clay blanketing for storage of run off and control of gully erosion. 103 3.4.5.9 Vegetative contour bunds for water conservation and for increased productivity of teak plantation. 105 3.4.6 PJTSAU, Hyderabad (Telangana) 107 3.4.6.1 High azadiractin neem line suitable for semi- arid condition. 107 3.4.6.2 Tamarind based agrihorticulture system for improving sustainability in semi-arid area. 108 3.4.6.3 Land utilization in tamarind plantation with economically important plants. 110 3.4.6.4 Performance of medicinal herbs and trees in silvi medicinal system for eco-restoration of degraded lands. 111 3.4.6.5 Production potential of rainfed castor with INM practices in pongamia based agri silvi culture system. 113 3.4.6.6 Performance of rabi sweet sorghum in pongamia based agri-silvi culture in red sandy loam soil. 115 3.4.6.7 Nutrient management of pearl millet in pongamia based agri-silvi culture in marginal lands. 117 3.4.6.8 Response of finger millet to nutrient management in Melia azaderach based agri silvi system in marginal lands. 119 3.4.7 JNKVV, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) 121 3.4.7.1 Eucalyptus based Agri-silviculture system 121 3.4.7.2 Guava based Agri-horticulture system in central India (Kymore plateau) 124 3.4.7.3 Aonla-Bael based horti-medicinal system in central India (Kymore plateau) 126 3.4.7.4 Dalbergia sissoo + paddy-wheat based Agri-silviculture System 128 3.5 TROPICAL REGION 3.5.1 UAS, Dharwad (Karnataka) 133 3.5.1.1 Sapota - teak based agroforestry system for hill zone of Karnataka 133 3.5.1.2 Teak based agroforestry system 135 3.5.1.3 Horti-silvi pastural system under degraded soils 137 3.5.1.4 Melia (Melia azadirach) based agroforestry system 139 x AICRP on AF, ICAR-CAFRI, Jhansi - 284003 (U.P.) 3.5.2 FCRI, TNAU, Mettupalayam (Tamil Nadu) 141 3.5.2.1 Multifunctional agroforestry technology for adoption by farmers 141 3.5.3 KAU, Thrissur (Kerala) 144 3.5.3.1 Multipurpose trees based black pepper production system for humid tropics 144 3.5.3.2 Homestead based intensive silvopasture system in humid tropics of Kerala 147 3.5.3.3 Calliandra and mulberry based hedge row fodder production systems in coconut gardens of Kerala 149 3.5.4 Dr.
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