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Citation please. In my fields the worst yield is near the trees. Why? Because the trees suck up all the water and nutrients. This is for corn, soybeans, wheat,
by jsperson 6y ago
Citation please. In my fields the worst yield is near the trees. Why? Because the trees suck up all the water and nutrients. This is for corn, soybeans, wheat, and milo.
- tfehring 6y agohttps://www.iaea.org/publications/8181/management-of-agroforestry-systems-for-enhancing-resource-use-efficiency-and-crop-productivity https://www.iaea.org/publications/8181/management-of-agrofor... The abstract seems to validate both the parent comment's claims and your experience: > The studies show that the integration of trees and crops can increase resource use efficiency, but careful management and a system design tailored to local climatic and soil conditions are required if competition and consequent reduction in crop yields are to be avoided.