What is intercropping what are its advantage
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Intercropping is the method of growing two or more crops on one land.
Advantages:
•It prevents soil depletion
•increases soil fertility
•reduces soil erosion
•need for fertilizers
• helps in controlling weeds
• controls the growth of pathogens and pests in crops.
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Explanation:
Growing two or more crops simultaneously with distinct row arrangement on the same field at the same time.
Base crop:- Primary crop which is planted / sown at its optimum sole crop population in an intercropping situation.
Intercrop :- This is a second crop planted in between rows of base crop with a view to obtain extra yield with intercrop without compromise in the main crop yields.
Advantages of Intercropping
Better use of growth resources including light, nutrients and water.
Suppression of weeds.
Yields and Stability even if one crop fails due to unforeseen situations, crop will yield and provides some secured income.
Successful intercropping gives higher equivalent yields, higher cropping intensity.
Reduced pest and disease incidences.
Improvement of soil health and agro - eco system.