Crop Diversification
According to the Economic Survey 2021-2022, there is an urgent need for crop diversification due to severe water stress in areas where paddy, wheat, and sugarcane are grown, as well as to increase oilseed production and reduce dependence on cooking oil imports.
About Crop Diversification
- Crop diversification refers to the growth of more variety of crops or changes in the existing pattern of crop production.
- This is aimed at increasing farmer’s income and decreasing negative impacts on the environment while also conserving the natural resources.
- It can also include an integration of crops and livestock, defined as mixed farming. Crop diversity ....
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