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Agroforestry for Growers Organic Research Centre November 2015 The - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Agroforestry for Growers Organic Research Centre November 2015 The - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Agroforestry for Growers Organic Research Centre November 2015 The Farm 8 ha field crops, 0.7 ha garden crops, 2000 sq. m tunnels 5 full time staff living on farm To Tolhurst Organ anic P Partnership C CIC Supply c comm mmunity w with
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To Tolhurst Organ anic P Partnership C CIC
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Agr Agroforestry adva vant ntage ges
Improved soil structure
Shelter from wind Supply organic matter Improve nutrient availability Improve micro-organism activity Saleable crop Feed worms Help reduce some pest problems Disease control?
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Disad sadvantag ages
Land out of production Extra cultivation costs Establishment costs May compete for moisture Weed problems ?
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Planting s system em
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Frui uit tree s e speci pecies
Apples mix of dessert- Blenheim Bright future, D’Arcy Spice
- Ceeval. Fiesta . Katy
- Laxtons. Pixie. Falstaff
- Winston. Resi. Rubinola.
Rosemary Russet. Sparton. Sturmer Cooking varieties-
- Bramley. Howgate wonder
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Tree s e speci pecies es
- Field maple
- Whitebeam
- Alder
- Oak
- Black birch
- Hornbeam
- Bird cherry
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