AgroScience Today, Volume 4, Issue 9 : 0651-0653

POPULAR ARTICLES

OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 30-Sep-2023

Alley Cropping - A Way to Overcome the Green Fodder Constraints in Dry Land Tracts

• Sathishkumar A
• Teaching Assistant, Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Subramanian E
• Programme Coordinator, KVK, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu,
• Selvarani G
• Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, AC&RI, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Alley cropping is the production of arable crops between rows of trees or shrubs. In this system trees are often pruned to reduce shading effect on the agricultural crops. Alley cropping system is generally recommended for humid tropics condition. Moreover, in semiarid regions of India alley cropping provides feed to the livestock especially during the off season. The primary objective of this cropping system is to provide green fodder for livestock, effective utilization of off season rainfall and to reduce soil and water erosion.

Keywords

Alley cropping, Green Fodder, Constraints in Dry Land, Dry Land Tracts, arable crop

References

• Sathishkumar, A., Subramanian, E., & Prasanth, R. (2022). Alternate Land Use System for Dry Land Based on its Capability Class. Advances in Agriculture Sciences. 38:107-116. Delhi: AkiNik Publications.