What are the advantages of inter-cropping and crop rotation?

Inter-cropping

• Checks pests and rodents and hence decreases the chances of the spoiling of whole crops
• Decreased chances of soil erosion
• Reduced loss of crops with high yield
• Less water requirement

Crop rotation

• Farmers can grow two or three crops annually
• Pulses take nitrogen directly from the atmosphere and hence require a minimal amount of fertilisers
• Both fruits and vegetables can be grown easily
• Best use of land with a proper supply of nutrients