Question

state the difference between mixed cultivation and crop rotation with examples

Answer 1

Mixed cropping refers to the practice of growing two or more crops together on the same piece of land while crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops in succession on a piece of land.

One of the most important advantages of mixed cropping is that even under adverse conditions all the crops do not get destroyed. Further, in case of any pest attack only one crop is affected. The basic aim of crop rotation is to maintain soil nutrient balance. Crop rotation practices also ensure maximum profit with least investment.