Question

Give examples of crop rotation and Inter cropping.

Answer 1

Crop rotation : maize-mustard,maize-sugarcane Intercropping : cotton+moong bean , soyabean+maize

Answer 2

Explanation:

Inter-cropping helps in preventing pests and diseases to spread throughout the field. It also increases soil fertility, whereas crop rotation prevents soil depletion, increases soil fertility, and reduces soil erosion. Both these methods reduce the need for fertilizers.