Question

Arjun's father was growing a crop continuously in the same field for many years. He noticed that the crops were getting infested by insects. This reduced the yield. Arjun suggested growing soybeans in five rows and maize in another five rows and following the same pattern throughout his one-acre area of land. Arjun's father agreed to do so, in hope of better yield.

• What is the given suggestion called?
• On what basis crops are to be selected in such a practice?
• What are the values noticed in Arjun?

Answer 1

• The suggestion given by Arjun is called crop rotation.
• It is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar or different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It is done so that the soil of farms is used for only one set of nutrients, it helps in reducing soil erosion and increases soil fertility and crop yield.
• Crop choice is often related to the goal the farmer is looking to achieve with the rotation. Crops to be selected can be vegetables, legumes, grasses, and cereals.
• Arjun is an intelligent student and aware of agricultural practices and scientific methods.