Mixed cropping involves growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land, whereas mono-cropping involves cultivating a single crop on a given plot. Mixed cropping diversifies agricultural production by intercropping different crops together, providing several benefits such as risk reduction and increased resilience against crop failures.
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Mixed cropping involves planting two or more different crops together in the same field, often in a deliberate arrangement to optimize resource use and maximize benefits. In contrast, monocropping involves cultivating a single crop species in a field over multiple seasons. While monocropping simplifies management, it increases vulnerability to pests, diseases, and soil degradation, whereas mixed cropping enhances biodiversity and resilience in agricultural systems.