{"id":49932,"date":"2018-02-08T07:23:13","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T06:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=49932"},"modified":"2018-02-06T14:01:43","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T13:01:43","slug":"which-tree-where-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/which-tree-where-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Which tree? Where? Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"

While India has a world-first national policy for agroforestry, aka trees on farms, farmers in different agro-climatic zones need help with which trees to grow. A new book is now here to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWith multiple research initiatives underway, a lot of scientific knowledge on different species of agroforestry has been generated. Promising Agroforestry Tree Species<\/a> in India is an assemblage of useful knowledge,\u201d said Trilochan Mohapatra, secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and director-general of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. \u201cThis book will be useful for farmers, planners, forest officials, and teachers and students of agroforestry.\u201d<\/p>\n

India stands at the forefront of global efforts to promote research and education in agroforestry so that more trees are planted on agricultural land. With the decline of the world\u2019s natural forests and increasing variations in weather patterns brought about by climate change, scientists, farmers and governments are turning to trees to help make agriculture more resilient, decrease pressure on forests and increase carbon storage.<\/p>\n

Agroforestry has traditionally been practised in India and other countries for centuries, but the world\u2019s second-most populous nation became the first \u2014 and up until now, the only \u2014 government with a national policy on agroforestry, which was launched in 2014. The new publication, which compiles characteristics of useful trees, will complement the policy and speed up its adoption throughout the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe National Agroforestry Policy of India was followed by a sub-mission on agroforestry with an investment of about USD 147 million by the Federal Government. It mainstreamed agroforestry into the agricultural agendas of state government,\u201d said Javed Rizvi, director of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in South Asia. \u201cGiven that research in agroforestry has significantly developed in India in recent years, we saw a need to consolidate the massive amount of information about each tree species. The new publication outlines botanical characteristics, propagation for differing agroforestry systems and climatic zones, and cultural appropriateness.\u201d<\/p>\n

Promising Agroforestry Tree Species in India is an outcome of a long-term collaboration between the Central Agroforestry Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and the World Agroforestry Centre. The book identifies 25 agroforestry species based on their usefulness for timber, fuel, fodder, fruit, biofuel, raw material for industrial use and medicinal ingredients.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrees used in agroforestry systems are vital,\u201d said Dr Om Prakash Chaturvedi, director of the Institute. \u201cThey reflect farmers\u2019 choices as well as market demand. The Central Agroforestry Research Institute and All India Coordinated Research Project on Agroforestry identified important agroforestry tree species, which have been adopted by the National Agroforestry Policy and are expected to increase farmers\u2019 use of agroforestry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Download the publication here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Citation<\/h3>\n

Chaturvedi OP, Handa AK, Uthappa AR, Sridhar KB, Kumar N, Chavan SB, Rizvi J. 2017. Promising agroforestry tree species in India<\/em>. Jhansi, India: Central Agroforestry Research Institute; New Delhi, India: World Agroforestry Centre South Asia Regional Program.<\/p>\n

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About the Central Agroforestry Research Institute<\/h3>\n

The Central Agroforestry Research Institute is one of the national institutes under the umbrella of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of rural people through integration of perennials in agriculture landscapes for economic, environmental and social benefits.<\/p>\n

About the Indian Council of Agricultural Research<\/h3>\n

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research\u2019s mission is to harness the power of science and innovation for food security, food safety and farmers\u2019 prosperity and enhance the natural resources base to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

About the World Agroforestry Centre<\/h3>\n

The World Agroforestry Centre is a centre of scientific excellence that harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment. Leveraging the world\u2019s largest repository of agroforestry science and information, it develops knowledge practices for farmers\u2019 fields through to the global sphere to ensure food security and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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