Agro-Silvopastoral System, Opportunities, Challenges and Future Prospects
Agro-Silvopastoral System, Opportunities, Challenges and Future Prospects
Muhammad Ikram Ullah Malik1*, Aamir Saleem1, Lubna Ansari1 and Arshad Mahmood Malik2
ABSTRACT
The current study looked into the importance of agro-silvopastoral practices used by farming communities in Paharpur regions of District Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The goal of this study was to assess how well agroforestry systems enhance livelihoods by generating more money. This was one of a few studies on the use of agroforestry for livelihood and its importance to human welfare. The work was carried out to evaluate the agro-silvopastoral system as compared to the conventional agricultural crops. An area of one acre (8 kanals) was taken for practicing this model. 3 kanals were used for the plantation of tree species (Poplar and Sheesham), to increase the soil fertility and production of income for the household. 2 kanals were used for the growth of agricultural crops such as wheat (Triticum aestivum), to meet the basic needs of the local communities. The wheat was sown by broadcasting of seed. 2 kanals were used to grow the fodder crop such as Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum). 1 kanal was used for livestock and poultry, to generate income through dairy and poultry products. The results showed that multifunctional agroforestry system yielded more than the agricultural crops through graphs and charts. This strategy supported sustainable land management and provides livestock farmers with a number of advantages. By enhancing the diet’s nutritional value, it was found that this variety also promotes the health and productivity of livestock. The comparison of incomes generated by all the components of the agro-silvopastoral system were done and it was found to be the best strategy to generate more income as the compared to the conventional agriculture.
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