Expert Advisory Details

Experts' advice for Agro Forestry

Transplanting of most of the tree species (except poplar) like Safeda, Kikar, Subabul, Tahli, Dek, Nim, Sagwan etc. should be done during July-August (rainy season). The pits of 50×50×50 cm should be filled with 50 percent top soil and 50 percent farm yard manure and 10-15 g Lindane 10% (dust) should be added. Plant the seedlings in the centre of the pit after gently removing the polythene bag. Care should be taken that the earth ball and roots may not get damaged. The plants should be watered immediately.

SAFEDA: Safeda is commonly planted on the field boundaries. Keep the boundary in North-South row orientation to minimize the light competition of trees with agriculture crops. Separate agronomic management of crops is required 10-15 m wide strip running along the boundary plantation of Eucalyptus. Fodder crops (e.g. bajra, jowar) should be grown rather than grain crops on 10-15 m wide strip running along the boundary plantation.