Sustainable Farming

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What is the purpose of crop rotation?

To increase reliance on synthetic fertilizers and herbicides
To reduce reliance on one set of nutrients, pest and weed pressure, and resistant pests and weeds (correct)
To encourage monocropping
To speed up the depletion of soil nutrients

What is the consequence of monocropping?

Gradual depletion of soil nutrients and selection for competitive pest and weed community (correct)
Improved soil structure and organic matter
Reduced need for synthetic fertilizers and herbicides
Reduced erosion and increased farm system resilience

How does crop rotation impact the productivity of monocultures?

Encourages monocultures
Reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and herbicides (correct)
Has no impact on productivity
Increases the reliance on external inputs harmful to soil fertility

What does a well-designed crop rotation contribute to the soil?

<p>Improvement in soil structure and organic matter, reducing erosion and increasing farm system resilience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is monocropping detrimental to soil fertility?

<p>Gradually depletes the soil of certain nutrients and selects for a highly competitive pest and weed community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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