Question

Define alternate cropping.Why alternate cropping is done?

Answer 1

Crop diversity is a key tenet of sustainable agriculture. Having multiple crops that fill distinct niches in an agroecosystem improves the ability to manage weeds, diseases and insect pests as well as potentially improving the environmental performance of the cropping system. Research can help overcome production and market obstacles that enable the successful introduction of alternative crops.

Answer 2

having multiple cropping that fill distinct niches in an agroecosystem