Question

What are the advantages of mixed farming with respect to rural farm economy of India?

• A. Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.
• B. It enhances the productivity of the farmland.
• C. Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs.
• D. Sometimes one activity may hinder the other activity.
• E. Only A and B.
• F. Only A, B and C.

Answer 1

The correct option is F Only A, B and C.

Advantages of Mixed farming:

• Farmers can keep their fields under continuous production.
• It enhances the productivity of the farmland
• It increases the per capita profitability
• Both farmings compliment each other.
• It enhances the productivity of the farmer also.
• Reduce dependency on external inputs and costs

In the example of mixed cropping of animal husbandry and crop farming, the crops and animals components can complement and support each other. For example, the crop farming gives feed to the animals, and in turn, the animals can supply fertilizers to the crop. So this reduces the need and cost of fertilization and animal feed.