Planting trees on field boundaries serves multiple purposes: they act as windbreaks, provide timber and fuelwood, and yield fruits. Trees also help in carbon sequestration, making the farm climate-resilient.
The integrated farming system model is based on several key principles: integrated farming system model
Monoculture gives you work during planting and harvest. An IFS gives you daily chores: feeding fish, milking cows, collecting eggs, harvesting vegetables. This stops rural-to-urban migration. Furthermore, the family gets a diverse diet—protein (milk, fish, eggs), carbs (rice), and vitamins (veg). Planting trees on field boundaries serves multiple purposes: