Explain the characteristics of mixed farming
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Mixed farming is a type of agriculture and that involves both cropping and livestock. Mixed farming is essentially associated with highly populated, urbanized and industrialized societies. This kind of farming will yield high profitable returns and this is considered an efficient method of farming. The cool moist summer and mild moist Winter will help to promote the growth of hay crops and grasses
The main characteristic is that this kind of farming will produce both crops and livestock and the grass is the important crop of this mixed farming system. The application of fertilizer per head of arable land for mixed farming depends on the area and the climatic condition of the area.
This mixed farming has three main advantages:
*It protects the farmer against the risk of poor prices and disease
*The labor requirement will be even throughout the year
*Maintainance of the soil fertility of the crop will be rotationally maintained
*Instead of growing the same crop different crops will be grown so it will reduce the risk of plant disease