CROP ROTATION
Crop rotation : can be define as the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different seasons or years.
IMPORTANCE OF CROP ROTATION
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Rotating crops helps Maintains Soil Fertility . Different crops use different nutrients, which prevents depletion and improves soil health over time.
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Deep-rooted plants help hold the soil in place, preventing erosion from rain and wind.
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Crop rotation breaks pest cycles. By switching crops, pests that target a specific crop don’t have a chance to multiply and cause long-term damage.
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Changing crops reduces the spread of Plant Diseases. Some diseases only affect certain plants, so rotating crops helps prevent their buildup in the soil.
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Changing crops each season makes it harder for weeds to take over the land.
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Crop rotation maintains healthy soil, which leads to better crop production. By keeping the soil balanced, crops are more likely to thrive.
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Growing different crops offers multiple income sources. Farmers reduce the risk of loss due to crop failure or fluctuating market prices.