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National Agroforestry Policy - 2014 - Needs, Benefits and Gaps

National Agroforestry Policy 2014

Traditional Component

  • 3 Component – Tree, Crop & Livestock
  • 6 F՚s: Food, Fodder, Fruit, Fuel, Fertilizer & Fibre

Modern Component

Microclimate moderation, biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, protect water sources, soil erosion & pollution control

Illustration: Modern Component

Origin

Illustration: Origin
Illustration: Origin

Need for Agroforestry Policy

  • Absence of institutional mechanism
  • Lack of integrated farming approach
  • Restrictive regulatory regime (on harvesting & transportation)
  • Insufficient research
  • Lack of quality
  • Institutional finance
  • Weak market access

Benefits of Agroforestry

  • Productivity
  • Microclimatic Moderation
  • Resilience of Landscape
  • Carbon Sequestration Potential
  • Create Employment & Generate Income

Gaps in Agroforestry Policy

✍ Manishika