Question

what are the advantage of inter cropping and crop rotation

Answer 1

Advantages of using intercropping are as following:-
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 (i) It helps to maintain soil fertility.

 (ii) It increases productivity per unit area. 

(iii) It saves labour and time.

(iv)Both crops can be easily harvested and processed separately.  

 Advantages of using crop rotation are as following:-
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 (i) It improves the soil fertility. 

(ii) It avoids depletion of a particular nutrient from the soil, 

(iii) It minimizes pest infestation and diseases. 

(iv) It helps in weed control.

 (v) It prevents change in the chemical nature of the soil.  

Answer 2

Explanation:

Inter-cropping helps in preventing pests and diseases to spread throughout the field. It also increases soil fertility, whereas crop rotation prevents soil depletion, increases soil fertility, and reduces soil erosion. Both these methods reduce the need for fertilizers.