Question

s. What is mixed farming? What are its
advantages? In which countries is it
commonly practiced?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mixed farming is a type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. ... The cultivation of crops alongside the rearing of animals for meat or milk defines mixed farming. For example, a mixed farm may grow cereal crops such as wheat or rye and also keep cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry.

Advantages of Mixed farming:

• Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.

• It enhances the productivity of the farmland.

• It increases the per capita profitability.

• Both farmings compliment each other.

• It enhances the productivity of the farmer also.

• Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs.

Such agriculture occurs across Asia and in countries such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Afghanistan, South Africa, China, Central Europe, Canada, and Russia.