Question

Is crop rotation an answer to eco-friendly farming practice? Give reasons by citing any one relevant example only.

Answer 1

Answer:

Crop rotation is beneficial both to the environment and to the farmer. By rotation, a crop that draws one particular kind of nutrient from the soil is followed during the consequent season by a crop that returns the nutrient to the soil or draws a distinct ratio of nutrients such as rice followed by cotton.

Explanation:

Over decades of science and practice, several key sustainable farming practices have emerged—for example:

• Rotating crops and embracing diversity.
• Planting cover crops.
• Reducing or eliminating tillage.
• Applying integrated pest management (IPM).
• Integrating livestock and crops.
• Adopting agroforestry practices.