Preferred Term:
taungya system
Definition:
A form of agroforestry system in which short term crops are grown in the early years of the plantation of a woody perennials species in order to utilize the land, control weeds, reduce establishment costs, generate early income and stimulate the development of the woody perennials species.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- taungya planting
- taungya
- taungya practice
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/130727
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