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What is Mixed Cropping?

Mixed cropping is a traditional farming technique used extensively in India that helps farmers manage crop risk and maintain soil health.

Question (Click to Flip)

Give an example of mixed cropping.

Answer

Growing wheat + mustard, or groundnut + sunflower, or wheat + gram together in the same field without distinct row separation.

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Key Facts

Mixed cropping has been practised in India for thousands of years and is a core component of traditional sustainable agriculture (Krishi).

Definition

Mixed Cropping is the practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land without any specific row arrangement.

Example: Growing wheat and gram (chickpea) together in the same field.

Advantages

Risk Reduction: If one crop fails due to drought or disease, the other may survive.
Soil Fertility: Leguminous crops fix nitrogen, benefiting non-leguminous companion crops.
Better Income: Multiple crops give farmers more selling options.
Pest Control: Diverse crops reduce the impact of crop-specific pests.

Mixed Cropping vs Intercropping

Feature	Mixed Cropping	Intercropping
Row arrangement	No specific rows	Definite row pattern
Separation	Cannot separate easily	Can be harvested separately
Example	Wheat + Gram mixed	Soybean rows between maize rows

Questions and Answers

Give an example of mixed cropping.+

Growing **wheat + mustard**, or **groundnut + sunflower**, or **wheat + gram** together in the same field without distinct row separation.

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