Rendimiento general
Detalles
Yield increases are spectacular, and quality of produce greatly improved - so livelihoods enhanced.
Efectos secundarios positivos no deseados de la práctica
Detalles
Unexpected protection of cacao from pod rot
Efecto secundario negativo no deseado de la práctica
Conocimiento y habilidades requeridas para la práctica
Detalles
This is not a complicated system, but it requires a change of mentality to learn that agriculure can work with trees, rather than in cleared land.
Trabajo requerido para la práctica
Detalles
The first 1-2 years till first tree pruning require weed control, but thereafter v little weed control, no spraying, so definitely REDUCED labour requirement.
Costo asociado con la práctica
Detalles
The only inputs needed are Inga seeds and a machete.
¿Funciona en entornos degradados?
Detalles
Inga alley cropping provides excellent remediation for depleted and compacted soils IN WET TROPICAL AREAS.
¿Ayuda a restaurar la tierra?
Detalles
As soon as the trees start growing the soil becomes more friable; the system builds organic matter and rich living soil on previously depleted and compacted areas. The rees fix nitrogen and the system holds phosphorus (via Mycorrhizal activity)
Efectos de vulnerabilidad del cambio climático
Detalles
The mulch in Inga alleys holds moisture and the alleys even after pruning protect the soil from direct sun, so the system provides resilience to drought
Requisitos de tiempo
Detalles
Where no crop is grown until the first pruning of the trees, this looks like a slow system - it requires a plot to be out of production for that time (18-24 months); but frequently that land will have been unproductive (and beyond redemption with chemicals), and to go from nothing to a crop in 2 years is quite rapid.