Modification of Microclimate and Associated Food Crop Productivity in an Alley-cropping System in Northern Sudan

Modification of Tillage Implements for Alley Cropping System

“…There is strong evidence that alley cropping system can lead to vigorous growth and yield advantages compared with sole cropping, due to its ability to modify crop microclimate and improve water use efficiency. Shapo and Adam (2008) reported that due to improvement of alley cropping microclimate in northern Sudan, the water use efficiency increased during winter, summer and autumn by 27%, 60%, and 23%, respectively. Consequently, wheat, faba bean and common bean yields were increased by 69%, 16% and 10%, respectively, while carrot yield, during summer season was increased by 300%.…”