Distinguish between mixed cropping and intercropping.

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Mixed Cropping Inter-cropping

Its aim is to reduce the risk of crop failure. Its aim is to enhance the productivity per unit area.

Seeds of the selected crops are mixed together before sowing. Seeds are not mixed.

Applying fertilisers to each crop is a tedious job. Fertilisers can be applied as per the need of the crops.

Crops are not set in a row pattern. Crops are set in proper rows.

Pesticide application is difficult. Pesticide application is easier.

Separate harvesting and threshing of crops are not possible. Both crops can be easily harvested and threshed separately.

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Mixed Cropping	Inter-cropping
Its aim is to reduce the risk of crop failure.	Its aim is to enhance the productivity per unit area.
Seeds of the selected crops are mixed together before sowing.	Seeds are not mixed.
Applying fertilisers to each crop is a tedious job.	Fertilisers can be applied as per the need of the crops.
Crops are not set in a row pattern.	Crops are set in proper rows.
Pesticide application is difficult.	Pesticide application is easier.
Separate harvesting and threshing of crops are not possible.	Both crops can be easily harvested and threshed separately.