The potential benefits of agroforestry systems in arid environment of district Bhakkar, Pakistan
The potential benefits of agroforestry systems in arid environment of district Bhakkar, Pakistan
Muhammad Umair1, Nowsherwan Zarif1*, Zahid Rauf1, Anwar Ali1, Ghayyas Ahmed1, Basheer Ahmed1, Salman Ahmad1 and Saifullah1
ABSTRACT
Agroforestry has a long and illustrious history that dates back to antiquity and is still widely practiced today. The agroforestry system demonstrates how several environment pairs can be used simultaneously by combining native and introduced species. In this study, we evaluate the potential of agroforestry in the district of Bhakkar to maximize a variety of socioeconomic benefits. According to the findings of the study farmers were generally supportive of intercropping and border cropping. Most farmers regarded agroforestry systems as most beneficial due to their ability to protect surrounding crops from dust storms. Age, education level, and distance from the farm to the market were significant factors in determining agroforestry adoption. In contrast, farmers who are older, less educated, and whose properties are located closer to markets were less likely to plant trees in between and on the border of the fields. Cultivators should be aware of the potential benefits that might be derived from agroforestry systems and should strive toward making the growth of these systems economically and environmentally. Further, in order to ensure sustainable economic development and prosperity for all, it is necessary to encourage active community-based management practices. The establishment of model agroforestry farms at the village level can be a productive extension technique; nevertheless, in order for extension programming to be effective, it is necessary for partners to share both an appreciation of the problem and a vision of viable solutions. The corrective actions be taken in order to streamline the existing systems and develop methods and approaches that are sustainable over the long run-in order to improve agroforestry in Pakistan.
Keywords: Agroforestry, Sustainable, Intercropping, socioeconomics, sustainable economics.
Keywords: Agroforestry, Sustainable, Intercropping, socioeconomics, sustainable economics.
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June 2020
Vol. 70, Iss. 2
