Alley cropping is an agroforestry practice where agricultural crops are grown in alleys between rows of trees or shrubs. The trees can provide various benefits like soil improvement, erosion control, and additional products.
A cropping system where crops are grown in the inter spaces between rows of planted trees is called—
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2011 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Impact)
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