Question

Explain two advantages of mixed cropping.

Answer 1

Mixed cropping:

1. Mixed cropping is a type of agricultural practice that involves planting two or more types of crops simultaneously on the same piece of land.
2. Cultivating wheat and gram on same land at same time is an example of mixed cropping.

Advantages of mixed cropping:

1. Mixed cropping can increase the crop yield.
2. Pest infestation decreases.
3. Soil is utilised properly.
4. More than one crop can harvest at same time.