Define intercropping. How does it differ with mixed cropping?

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Intercropping is a practice in which two or more different types of crops are grown in a single field. The crops are grown in defined patterns of rows and it is primarily aimed to increase the productivity per unit area.

Intercropping differs from mixed cropping in the following ways:

Intercropping Mixed cropping

1. In this process, seeds are not mixed prior to sowing. 1. In this cropping procedure, seeds of different crops are thoroughly mixed before sowing.

2. The crops are organised in fixed rows. 2. There is no fixed pattern for the crops.

3. The primary aim is to increase the per unit area productivity. 3. It is primarily aimed to reduce the chances of crop failure.

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Intercropping	Mixed cropping
1. In this process, seeds are not mixed prior to sowing.	1. In this cropping procedure, seeds of different crops are thoroughly mixed before sowing.
2. The crops are organised in fixed rows.	2. There is no fixed pattern for the crops.
3. The primary aim is to increase the per unit area productivity.	3. It is primarily aimed to reduce the chances of crop failure.