Diversify farm income
Improve soil health
Sequester carbon
All of the above
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The correct answer is D. All of the above.
Agroforestry is a land-use system that integrates trees and/or shrubs with crops or livestock. It has been promoted in Telangana for a variety of reasons, including:
- To diversify farm income: Agroforestry systems can provide farmers with a range of products, including timber, fuelwood, fodder, fruits, and vegetables. This can help to reduce farmers’ reliance on a single crop, which can be vulnerable to price fluctuations and pests and diseases.
- To improve soil health: Trees and shrubs can help to improve soil health by providing shade, reducing erosion, and adding organic matter to the soil. This can lead to increased crop yields and reduced soil degradation.
- To sequester carbon: Trees and shrubs can sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change.
In addition to these benefits, agroforestry systems can also provide a number of other ecosystem services, such as habitat for wildlife, water filtration, and erosion control.