https://www.iaea.org/publications/8181/management-of-agroforestry-systems-for-enhancing-resource-use-efficiency-and-crop-productivity https://www.iaea.org/publi

https://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.