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What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in agriculture?
- To speed up the growth cycle of crops
- To maximize water usage and minimize labor
- To increase the market value of the harvested crops
- To improve soil fertility and reduce pest infestation (correct)
Which farming practice involves the deliberate planting of different crops in a repeated sequence on the same land?
Which farming practice involves the deliberate planting of different crops in a repeated sequence on the same land?
- Monoculture
- Crop rotation (correct)
- Polyculture
- Intercropping
What is the purpose of using organic mulches in crop production?
What is the purpose of using organic mulches in crop production?
- To regulate soil temperature and moisture (correct)
- To reduce the need for crop rotation
- To increase the shelf life of harvested crops
- To accelerate the growth of crops
