Agroforestry in South Gujarat boosts farmer income and conserves water.
Farmers in South Gujarat are using different agroforestry systems like Horti-silvi, Agri-silvihorticulture, and Agri-horticulture. The most popular system involves planting teak trees with sapota or mango as main crops. Some farmers also grow teak with paddy, which requires less water and gives higher returns. These systems rely mainly on rainwater for irrigation.