Desempenho geral
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Yield increases are spectacular, and quality of produce greatly improved - so livelihoods enhanced.
Efeitos colaterais positivos não intencionais da prática
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Unexpected protection of cacao from pod rot
Efeito colateral negativo não intencional da prática
Conhecimento e habilidades necessárias para a prática
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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.
Trabalho necessário para a prática
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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.
Custo associado à prática
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The only inputs needed are Inga seeds and a machete.
Funciona em ambientes degradados?
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Inga alley cropping provides excellent remediation for depleted and compacted soils IN WET TROPICAL AREAS.
Ajuda a restaurar a terra?
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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)
Efeitos de vulnerabilidade à mudança climática
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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 tempo
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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.