Benefit of mixed cropping
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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.
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BENEFITS of Mixed farming:
Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.
It enhances the productivity of the farmland
It increases the per capita profitability
Both farmings compliment each other.
It enhances the productivity of the farmer also.
Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs
In the example of mixed cropping of animal husbandry and crop farming, the crops and animals components can complement and support each other. For example, the crop farming gives feed to the animals, and in turn, the animals can supply fertilizers to the crop. So this reduces the need and cost of fertilization and animal feed.
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