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What is the importance of crop rotation?


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Crop rotation:

It is the process of sequentially planting different crops in the same plot to improve soil health, optimize soil nutrients, and counteract the pressure of pests and weeds.

Importance of crop rotation:

  1. Improves soil workability
  2. Reduce soil crust
  3. Improve yield
  4. Reduce erosion and deposition
  5. Recycle phytonutrients in the soil
  6. Improve work distribution by using different crops, planting dates, and harvest periods
  7. Reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides
  8. Improves plant emergence, growth, and health
  9. Reduce financial risk by using multiple cultures
  10. Avoid the problem of overproduction
  11. Improves air quality
  12. Reduction of fertilizer and pesticide use

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