Compare between mixed cropping and intercropping . Write down from advantage of both of these techniques .
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(mixed cropping)
*Mixed Cropping alludes to a method of cropping in which two or more crops are grown simultaneously in the same piece of land.
*Does not follow any pattern of sowing seeds.
*Seeds are combined and sowed.
(inter cropping)
*Intercropping refers to process of cultivating crops wherein different types of crops are cultivated together in a specified pattern.
*Follows a definite pattern of sowing seeds
*Seeds are not combined before sowing 2 advantages of mixed cropping and Inter cropping . It also increases soil fertility, whereas crop rotation prevents soil depletion, increases soil fertility, and reduces soil erosion. these methods reduce the need for fertilizers. It also helps in controlling weeds and controls the growth of pathogens and pests in crops. Mixed cropping Mixed cropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land.This reduces risk and gives some insurance against failure of one of the crops. Mixed cropping do not allow the growth of weeds. There is no need to pay extra attention to any of the crop as all the crops are of same duration and similar nutrient requirement, so each crops receive equal care.
*Mixed Cropping alludes to a method of cropping in which two or more crops are grown simultaneously in the same piece of land.
*Does not follow any pattern of sowing seeds.
*Seeds are combined and sowed.
(inter cropping)
*Intercropping refers to process of cultivating crops wherein different types of crops are cultivated together in a specified pattern.
*Follows a definite pattern of sowing seeds
*Seeds are not combined before sowing 2 advantages of mixed cropping and Inter cropping . It also increases soil fertility, whereas crop rotation prevents soil depletion, increases soil fertility, and reduces soil erosion. these methods reduce the need for fertilizers. It also helps in controlling weeds and controls the growth of pathogens and pests in crops. Mixed cropping Mixed cropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land.This reduces risk and gives some insurance against failure of one of the crops. Mixed cropping do not allow the growth of weeds. There is no need to pay extra attention to any of the crop as all the crops are of same duration and similar nutrient requirement, so each crops receive equal care.
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