Intercropping Combinations
I’ve taken the liberty of combining the intercropping with a tradition approach called companion planting for simplicity sake. I believe in keeping it simple. Companion planting in my opinion is not an exact science,…
Category: Agriculture
13 Advantages and Disadvantages of Intercropping System
Advantages of Intercropping system are: Reduction in soil runoff and controls weeds; Intercropping with cash crops is higher profitable; It acts as an insurance against failure of crops in abnormal…
Relay Cropping Research
A team of USDA-ARS researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is conducting a relay cropping trial in cooperation with several producers in south central Nebraska. This evaluation was started in…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Relay Cropping System
Producers are continuously fine-tuning their production practices, seeking ways to use labor and capital more efficiently and increase profits while protecting the environment. This includes making better and more efficient…
10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Sprinkler Irrigation System
Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying irrigation water which is similar to natural rainfall. Water is distributed through a system of pipes usually by pumping. It is then sprayed…