Farmers in Honduras and Costa Rica are being taught an agrofestry technique, known as Inga Alley Cropping, which provides farmers with a viable, sustainable alternative to slash-and-burn farming. The inga is a fast-growing tree with roots that fix nitrogen, so it replenishes the soil. In alley cropping, farmers plant inga trees in rows. Their shade kills weeds and creates space for planting maize or beans. … Continue reading Inga Alley Cropping creating a viable, sustainable alternative to slash-and-burn farming