Monoculture Farming Practices

Definition

Monoculture farming practices involve the cultivation of a single crop species over a large area. It refers to the practice of growing only one type of crop repeatedly in the same field, often leading to reduced biodiversity and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Related terms

Biodiversity: The variety of life forms (plants, animals, microorganisms) within an ecosystem.

Pest Management: Strategies employed to control or prevent damage caused by pests (insects, weeds) in agriculture.

Crop Rotation: A farming technique involving the sequential planting of different crops in the same field over time to improve soil health and reduce pest pressures.