Question

what are the advantage of intercropping and crop rotation

Answer 1

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advantages of intercropping:

•If the main crop is damaged, the inter crop will be the life saviour of the farmer.
•The land exposed will be less, if an intercrop is added, there by reducing the weed growth.
•The run off can be reduced.Soil erosion can be decreased.

Advantages of crop rotation:
•The pest of the previous crop will not be a problem.
•The fertilizer recommendations can be reduced if a good pattern of crops is selected.



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Answer 2

Advantages of Intercropping :

1. It ensures maximum utilization of the nutrients supplied.
2. It also prevents pests and diseases from spreading to all the plants belonging to one crop in a field. In this way, both crops can give better returns.
3. Soil erosion is effectively arrested.
4. It helps to maintain soil fertility.

Advantages of Crop rotation :

1. Crop rotation helps in replenishment of soil fertility.
2. It prevents depletion of selective nutritions.
3. It prevents building up of diseases and pests of particular crop.
4. It enhances the production by increasing the soil fertility.