What is a potential benefit of using alley cropping?(1 point)

Responses

decreasing labor costs
decreasing labor costs

slowing soil erosion
slowing soil erosion

increasing cash crop yields
increasing cash crop yields

shifting agriculture to new areas

1 answer

A potential benefit of using alley cropping is slowing soil erosion. This practice involves planting rows of trees or shrubs alongside crops, which can help stabilize the soil and reduce erosion while also providing other benefits such as improved soil fertility and microclimate effects.