Mowing & mulching between tree rows at Hudson Agroforestry Demonstration Farm in Illinois (video by Canopy Farm Management).

You can learn more about our demo and partner farms at www.savannainstitute.org/farms/

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Alleycropping involves planting rows of crop trees in agricultural fields to reduce fertilizer and irrigation needs while eventually providing another harvest. The trees can even be spaced to accommodate equipment like harvesters. The trees can even increase the productivity of the annual crops.

🌳💡 When does #Agroforestry pay off? A new ZALF study finds: Poplar rows + farming can be profitable, especially with high wood prices. Details👇
#SustainableFarming #AlleyCropping
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🌳💡 Wann lohnt sich #Agroforst? Eine neue ZALF-Studie zeigt: Pappelreihen + Ackerbau sind oft rentabel, besonders bei hohen Holzpreisen. Details 👇
#NachhaltigeLandwirtschaft #AlleyCropping

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FULL FEATURE: www.forestryjournal.co.uk/features/for...

The farm delivering alleycropping, wood pastures and ancient woodland