Question

state the difference between inter cropping and mixed cropping ?

Answer 1

Inter cropping : is a multiple cropping practice involving growing two or more crops in proximity.
 There is a crop intensification in both time and space dimensions. 

There is no competition between both crops

Inter crops are of short duration & are harvested much earlier than main

The main object is to utilize the space left between two rows of main crop

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Mixed Cropping : 
Growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land (field).

There is competition between all crops growing

The crops are almost of the same duration

To get at least one crop under favorable conditions

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Answer 2

Answer:

Meaning Mixed Cropping alludes to a method of cropping in which two or more crops are grown simultaneously in the same piece of land. Intercropping refers to process of cultivating crops wherein different types of crops are cultivated together in a specified pattern.

Pattern Does not follow any pattern of sowing seeds. Follows a definite pattern of sowing seeds.

Seeds Seeds are combined and sowed. Seeds are not combined before sowing

Fertilizer and Pesticide Same fertilizer and pesticide is applied to all the crops. Specific fertilizer and pesticide is applied to each crop.

Objective To minimize the risk of crop failure.      To increase the productivity of the crop.

Competition Competition between the crops exist. Competition between the crops does not exist.

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