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Mixed Cropping Benefits
Mixed Cropping Benefits
Mixed cropping is a traditional yet effective agricultural practice where multiple crops are grown on the same field simultaneously. This system diversifies income sources and minimizes risks associated with crop failure. Legumes, for instance, enrich soil with nitrogen, benefiting companion crops. Mixed cropping optimizes land use, suppresses weeds, and reduces pest infestations naturally, minimizing the need for chemical inputs. It also enhances biodiversity and promotes a balanced ecosystem. Farmers adopting mixed cropping can achieve higher overall productivity and sustainable livelihoods. This approach is particularly beneficial for smallholders seeking to maximize resource efficiency while ensuring food and income security.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), GreeceSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece