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 change in space,sequence, and time of crops

 In India, the cropping pattern is determined by rainfall, temperature, climate,

technology, and soil type.In order to obtain maximum yields, different patterns of

cropping are practised.

 Different cropping patterns are used by farmers in order to increase the crop
yield:

 Mixed Cropping

 Intercropping

 Crop Rotation
Mixed Cropping
 It is a cropping pattern in which two or more crops are grown together in the

same field.

 This practice minimizes the risk of failure of one of the crops and insures against

crop failure due to abnormal weather conditions.

 The crops to be grown together should have a different maturation time and

different water requirements.
 For Example, wheat and gram, wheat and mustard, groundnut and sunflower.

Advantages of Mixed Cropping
 The crop yield increases.

 The pest infestation is minimized.

 Reduction in the risk of crop failure.

 The soil is utilized properly.

 More than one variety of crops can be harvested at the same time.
Intercropping

 It is a cropping method in which two or more crops are grown together in a field
but in a specific pattern.

 Both the crops use different kinds of fertilizers depending upon their
ownrequirements.