Mixed Farming Mixed Cropping
Mixed farming combines
the system of producing
crops and maintaining
livestock, simultaneously
or alternately on same
land.
Mixed cropping is the
practice of sowing one
main crop and one or two
subsidiary crops together
on the same land.
By practicing mixed
farming, benefits of
both the activities are
maximised.
This practice reduces risk
and gives some insurance
against failure of one of
the crops.
It requires less labour and
also helps in restoring soil
fertility as animal waste
can be used to improve
the fertility of soil.
It helps in maintaining soil
fertility by evenly utilising
the nutrients present in
the soil.
