What is agroforestry?

Agroforestry is an integrated approach that combines agriculture and forestry by incorporating trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes. This method helps improve biodiversity, enhances soil quality, increases crop resilience, and can provide additional sources of income through the production of timber, fruits, and nuts alongside traditional crops.

This integration allows for more sustainable land use practices, as the trees can provide shade, reduce wind erosion, and improve water retention in the soil, benefiting both the agricultural crops and the forested areas. It also encourages a more holistic view of land management by considering the interactions between different components of the ecosystem.

The other choices do not accurately describe agroforestry. While animal husbandry focuses on the raising and care of livestock, it does not incorporate aspects of forestry. Techniques aimed solely at increasing crop yields might involve various agricultural practices but lack the integration with tree systems. Urban agriculture pertains to growing food within cities, which is a different concept that does not necessarily involve trees or forestry elements.