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Explain the objective of mixed cropping? How are these crops selected for mixed cropping?

THE OBJECTIVE OF MIXED FARMING  IS THAT THE SOIL DO NOT BECOME DEFICIENT IN SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS...,TO MINIMIZE THE RISK AND INSURE AGAINST THE CROP FAILURE DUE TO ABNORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS..

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING CROPS FOR MIXED CROPPING:

1. THE CROPS TO BE GROWN TOGETHER ARE SO SELECTED THAT THE PRODUCTS AND WASTE MATERIALS FROM ONE CROP IMITATES THE GROWTH OF OTHER CROP.

2. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN THAT THE CROPS DO NOT COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER FOR LIGHT, NUTRIENTS AND WATER.

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the objectives are

1. minimize the risk of crop failure

2. no deficiency in nutrients

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Ara bhai phala batao ki mixed cropping ha kaya ha.....
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The main objective of mix cropping is to reduce the risk and give some insurance againts the faliure of one of the crop.
Ex:wheat+gram.
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