Mixed farming refers to ___________.

Changing crops from season to season

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Alternate growing of crops

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Cultivation with animal husbandry

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Growing many crops on the same field

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Solution

The correct option is D Cultivation with animal husbandry
C is the correct option.
Mixed farming is a type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. The cultivation of crops alongside the rearing of animals for meat or milk defines mixed farming. For example, a mixed farm may grow cereal crops such as wheat or rye and also keep cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry.

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