Question

Benefit of mixed cropping

Answer 1

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Advantages of Mixed farming: Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production. There is reduction in the need of artificial fertilizers which can otherwise be expensive. There is geographic mixing of crops; this can help slow the spread of pest and other diseases in the growing season.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Mixed cropping, typically a mixture of legumes and cereals or tuber crops, is a common practice in marginal agroecological environments, which fulfills a variety of functions, including complementary use of growth factors, such as soil nutrients, light, and water; reduced pest and disease incidence, reduced soil .