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 The main objective of this method is to ensure the maximum productivity of the

crops.

 Since the crops have different nutrient requirements, they would use maximum

nutrients from the soil.

 Diseases and pest would also not easily spread to all the crops.

 For Example, soybean and maize, finger millets and cowpea.

Crop Rotation

In this pattern,
different crops

are grown on the same land in pre-planned succession. The crops are classified as
one-year rotation, two-year rotation, and three-year rotation, depending upon their

duration.
How are the crops selected for Rotation?

While selecting the crops for rotation, the following criteria should be adopted:

 Enough moisture should be available.

 Availability of fertilizers, manpower, and machine-power.

 Marketing and processing facilities.

 Availability of nutrients in the soil.

 The crop duration- short or long.