Sub Mission on Agro Forestry (SMAF)

Agroforestry is known to have the potential to mitigate the climate change effects through microclimate moderation, conservation of natural resources and creation of additional source of livelihood and income opportunities. In order to make agriculture less vulnerable to climatic aberrations, Government of India formulated the National Agroforestry Policy in 2014.

The aim of the submission is

To expand the tree coverage on farmland in complementary with agricultural crops.
To encourage and expand tree plantation in complementary and integrated manner with crops and livestock to improve productivity, employment opportunities, income generation and livelihoods of rural households, especially the small farmers.
To ensure availability of quality planting material like seeds, seedlings, clones, hybrids, improved varieties, etc.
To popularise various Agroforestry practices/models suitable to different agro ecological regions and land use conditions.
To create database, information and knowledge support in the area of agroforestry.
To provide extension and capacity building support to agroforestry sector.