An agricultural practice where only one type of crop is grown continuously on the same land year after year.
Related terms
Crop Rotation: The practice of growing different crops on the same land in sequential seasons to improve soil fertility and prevent pest buildup.
Biodiversity Loss: The reduction in variety and abundance of different plant and animal species due to mono-cropping practices.
Soil Degradation: The deterioration in soil quality caused by continuous planting of the same crop, leading to decreased fertility and increased susceptibility to erosion.