ESTA'S AGROFOREST

ESTA'S AGROFOREST

Lower Kauga, Mukono - Esta's Farm Family

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General performance

5 - Very effective

Details

The observation is that trees, herbs and crops can suitably co-exist and thrive with incredible results. Trees act as a source of protection for the crops from natural elements such as strong winds and too much sunlight. The herbs acts a source of medicine and nutrients boosting complement. And the crops give food to the farmers which in turn can be for both home and commercial consumption.

Unintended positive side effects of practice

1 - Yes

Details

Soil erosion is restored as nutrients are harvested and regained in the garden arrears for the crops. The trees offer as protection agents for the crops from the natural elements. The herbs offer a variety for medicinal and nutritional purposes. People also gain knowledge of how these can thrive together.

Unintended negative side effect of practice

2 - No

Details

With a well managed co-existence, there's no expected negative effect with this.

Knowledge and skills required for practice

5 - High specialised knowledge required

Details

The expectation is understanding forestry and agro-culture together with herbs growing. There is a need to have knowledge on how these exist such as;
- Natural irrigation
- Problem resolution
- Harvesting
- Farm operations
- Time management

Labour required for practice

1 - Low labour required

Details

- Digging channels
- Cultivation
- Mulching
- Harvesting

Cost associated with practice

5 - High costs

Does it work in degraded environments?

5 - Works well in depleted environment

Does it help restore land?

5 - Very effective

Climate change vulnerability effects

5 - Very effective

Time requirements

4 - Works rather rapidly