The research entitled "Agroforestry in Wasteland for Livelihood to Rural People" was conducted in wasteland of Rautahat district with objectives to study the growth performance and fodder biomass productivity of Leucaena leucocephala and Melia azedirach, root yield of zingiber officinalis (Zinger) and curcuma longa (Turmeric) and to assess the contribution of agroforestry products for livelihood to rural poor people. One hectare wasteland under high-tension line was allocated to 15 families, each getting 0.0677 ha. to cultivate zinger and Turmeric intercropping with fodder tree species. Growth performance and leaf biomass was recorded after one year of plantation. The average height was found 185.03 cm & 242.07 cm.; average leaf biomass 1.38 q/ha & 1.87 q/ha of Leucaena and Melia species respectively on dry matter basis. Fresh root yield of zinger and Turmeric was recorded as 54.55 q/ha, & 166.53 q/ha respectively. The maximum contribution of products Rs 4530.0 & 3612.0 from zinger and Turmeric to their livelihood.
Thus, it can be concluded that Agroforestry is a good means not only to reclaim wastelands but also provides goods and services which supports livelihood to rural economy.
Key word: Agroforestry, wasteland, growth, biomass, yield and livelihood.
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