What is crop rotation, and why is it important?

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops in the same field in a planned sequence across seasons or years.

Why it matters:

• Soil fertility: Different crops use different nutrients, legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen.
• Pest/disease control: Breaks pest life cycles without chemicals.
• Weed suppression: Different crops shade soil differently.
• Better yields + reduced chemical use.

Example sequence: Wheat → Legumes → Vegetables → Fallow

Crop rotation cycles different crops to maintain soil fertility, control pests, and improve long-term agricultural productivity.