Question

What are the advantages of inter-cropping and crop rotation? ​

Answer 1

$\sf\large{\underline{\orange{Inter-Cropping}}}$

• Checks pests and rodents and hence decreases the chances of spoiling of whole crops.
• Decreased chances of soil erosion.
• Reduced loss of crops with high yield.
• Less water requirement.

$\sf\large{\underline{\orange{Crop-rotation}}}$

• Farmers can grow two or three crops annually.
• Pulses take nitrogen directly from the atmosphere, and hence require minimal amount of fertilizers.
• Both fruits and Vegetables can be grown easily.
• Best use of land with proper supply of nutrients.