CROP ROTATION
This is the system of planting different types of crops on a piece of land every year following a definite or sequential order. It is a scientific alternative to land rotation/bush fallowing.
Principles of Crop Rotation
- Crops that require high nutrient should come first in a rotation.
- Deep rooted crops e.g. yam should be followed by shallow rooted crops e.g. maize and vice versa.
- Crops that can attacked by the same pests and diseases should not follow each other e.g. maize and guinea corn.
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