alley crop
"Alley cropping" is an agroforestry practice that combines the cultivation of annual crops with rows of trees or shrubs, promoting biodiversity and sustainable farming.
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Definition
C1Agroforestry
(technical)A crop grown in the spaces between rows of trees or shrubs.
Example
- Farmers planted beans as an alley crop between the rows of young apple trees.
C1Agricultural Practice
(technical)The method of planting crops in the alleys formed by rows of trees or shrubs.
Example
- Alley cropping can improve soil health and increase crop diversity.