Question

List at least 4 advantages of intercropping
over mixed cropping:​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Soil erosion is checked.
• Seeds of two crops are not mixed before sowing; hence fertilisers can be added as per the need of the crops.
• Different crops can be harvested and threshed separately as the maturity periods of the crops vary.
• The produce of each crop can be harvested and consumed separately.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Soil erosion is checked.

2. Seeds of two crops are not mixed before sowing; hence fertilisers can be added as per the need of the crops.

3. Different crops can be harvested and threshed separately as the maturity periods of the crops vary.

4. The produce of each crop can be harvested and consumed separately.