Crop rotation improvements refer to the practice of systematically changing crops grown in specific fields over time. This technique helps maintain soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and increase overall crop yields.
Related terms
Monoculture: The practice of cultivating only one type of crop on a piece of land continuously, which can lead to nutrient depletion and increased vulnerability to pests.
Fallowing: Allowing farmland to rest or lie idle for a certain period without planting any crops. This helps replenish nutrients in the soil naturally.
Intercropping: Growing two or more different types of crops simultaneously in close proximity within the same field. This provides mutual benefits such as pest control or efficient use of resources.