Question

write advantages of mixed cropping

Answer 1

advantages

•Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.

•There is reduction in the need of artificial fertilizers which can otherwise be expensive.

•There is geographic mixing of crops; this can help slow the spread of pest and other diseases in the growing season.

disadvantages-

•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.

Answer 2

$\underline\mathtt\red{ADVANTAGE \: OF \: MIXED \: CROPPING:}$

Mixed cropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. This reduces risk and gives some insurance against failure of one of the crops.

Mixed cropping do not allow the growth of weeds. There is no need to pay extra attention to any of the crop as all the crops are of same duration and similar nutrient requirement, so each crops receive equal care.