Splash erosion was 50.28 t ha− 1 within the rubber monoculture plantation.
Erosion under agroforestry was greatly reduced compared to rubber monoculture.
The rubber and tea system was the most effective in controlling potential erosion.
Low intercrops are recommended for constructing rubber agroforestry systems.
The results accentuate the importance of an intact litter layer in plantations.