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Agronomy QUESTION #2030
Question 1
Crop rotation is defined as the practice of:
  • Growing the same high-yielding crop continuously on the same land to maximize production
  • Growing different crops on the same land in a preplanned sequence over successive seasons or years✔️
  • Intercropping two or more crops simultaneously in the same field
  • Rotating irrigation schedules among fields in a farm
Correct Answer Explanation
Crop rotation involves growing different crop species on the same piece of land in a defined sequence over time. Benefits include breaking pest and disease cycles, improving soil fertility (especially with legumes), reducing weed pressure, improving soil structure, and distributing labor and market risks.