Question

difference between mixed cropping and intercropping​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mixed cropping implies a cropping technique in which different types of crops are cultivated together. On the contrary, when two or more crops are cultivated simultaneously on the same piece of land, in a definite pattern, it is called as intercropping.

Answer 2

MIXED CROPPING

1) In this seeds of two crops are mixed before sowing.

2) In this no set pattern of rows are involved.

3) In this application of fertilisers or pesticides to individual crops are difficult.

4) In this harvesting and threshing of crop separately not possible.

5) It aims to minimise the risk of crop failure.

INTERCROPPING

1) In this seeds of two crops are not mixed.

2) It involves set pattern of rows of crops.

3) Application of fertilisers and pesticides can be easily done to individual crops.4) Both crops can be easily harvested and threshed separately.

5) It aims to increase productivity per unit area.

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