Growing two or more crops at the same time in a field is called:
mixed farming
mixed cropping
farming
intercropping
Growing two or more crops at the same time in a field is called mixed cropping.
Consider the following statements about farming system in India 1. Mono-cropping is generally not advised to farmers since it reduces soil fertility and damages the soil structure. 2. Intercropping may be defined as the growing of two or more crops in same field at the same time. 3. Mixed farming is a system of farming which involves the growing of crops as well as the raising of livestock. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Is there any difference between mixed farming and multiple cropping?