Question

2.Advantages of intercropping and crop rotation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Advantages of intercropping

a. It helps to maintain soil fertility.

b. It increases productivity per unit area.

c. It saves labour and time.

d. Both crops can be easily harvested and processed separately.

Advantages of crop rotation.​

a. Increases Soil Fertility.  

b. Increases Crop Yield.  

c. Increases Soil Nutrients.  

d. Reduces Soil Erosion.

e. Limits the Concentration of Pests and Diseases.  

f. Reduces the Stress of Weeds.  

g. Improves the Soil Structure.

h. Reduces Pollution.

Answer 2

Answer:

Inter-cropping helps in preventing pests and diseases to spread throughout the field. It also increases soil fertility, whereas crop rotation prevents soil depletion, increases soil fertility, and reduces soil erosion. Both these methods reduce the need for fertilizers