Q- What is multiple cropping?
Answer- Multiple cropping: Mixed cropping is the process of growing two or more different crops together in the same piece of land or same field is called as multiple cropping or multiple cropping. Multiple cropping is also a best method to restore the lost fertility of the soil. In this type of farming method more than one crop is grown in different methods.
There are various principles of mixed cropping. Some of them are as follows:
1. Economy of space
2. Insurance against failure
3. Mixed cropping as well as rotation of crops.
4. Utilization of manure and water.