Agroforestry in Maharashtra: Sustainable Farming Practices in the Konk

Bablu123429 Jun, 2025Education

Agroforestry is not new to Maharashtra. Traditional practices such as Wadi farming, where fruit trees are grown alongside crops in tribal regions, reflect centuries-old knowledge of sustainable farming. The state’s history with sacred groves (Devaraai), especially in the Konkan region, highlights the cultural significance of preserving tree-based ecosystems.