Question

Benefit of mixed cropping

Answer 1

Answer:

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 ...

Answer 2

Explanation:

Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production. ... There are more land to be farmed with the same amount of labor and machinery. According to some scientific basis there is 10-25% increase in the yield in mixed farming versus monoculture. There are many cost related advantages in intercropping.