MP Board · Class 9 · Science · Improvement in Food ResourcesWhat is Mixed Cropping? State the primary objective of practicing mixed cropping.
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Mixed cropping is an agricultural practice of growing two or more different crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. Common crop combinations include wheat and gram, or wheat and mustard. The primary objective of mixed cropping is to minimize the risk of total crop failure due to adverse weather conditions, pest attacks, or disease outbreaks, thereby ensuring some insurance for the farmer.
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