Question

Alley cropping' means _____________________.

• A. Growing of pastures in between two widely spaced rows of fast growing trees
• B. Growing of field crops in between two widely spaced rows of fast growing trees
• C. Growing of only short duration crops in between two widely spaced rows of fast growing
  trees
• D. Growing of only fooder crops in between two widely spaced rows of first growing trees

Answer 1

The correct option is B Growing of field crops in between two widely spaced rows of fast growing trees

Explanation: Alley Cropping is planting rows of trees at wide spacings with a companion crop grown in the alleyways between the rows. Alley cropping can diversify farm income, improve crop production and provide protection and conservation benefits to crops.