Question

What are the advantages of crop rotation and intercropping?

Answer 1

Answer:

Inter-cropping and crop rotation are used to obtain maximum benefit. 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. It also helps in controlling weeds and controls the growth of pathogens and pests in crops.

Answer 2

Answer:

Intercropping

1) It ensures maximum utilisation of nutrients

2) provide better yield

Crop rotation

1) Nutrients can be enriched in the soil

2) Provide better yield