Question

What are the disadvantages of mixed cropping

Answer 1

Some plant crops are very specific in the type of soil they need for maximum profits.
This type of farming system is done keeping in mind the needs of the soil and not the needs of the crop.
Choosy crops are not preferred in mixed farming practices.
Crops for mixed farming if not chosen properly, have chances of competition between the crops for nutrients.
It also may reduce the fertility of the soil as more than one crop is grown at a time in the same piece of land.

Answer 2

Answer:

Disadvantages of mixed cropping are :-

• Possibility of allelopathic influence.
• irrigation management complicated.
• Application of agrochemicals difficult.