General Knowledge
Rotation of species of crops throughout growing periods to increase soil fertility, increase biodiversity, and reduce the need for pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
What is crop rotation?
What are pests that can be controlled by crop rotation?
Reduced cost of farming due to less use of synthetic chemicals.
What is an advantage of crop rotation?
Half of land is planted in the year while the other half lay fallow.
What is a two field system?
Planting potatoes after sweet corn and sweet corn after cabbage.
What is reducing weeds, insects, and disease?
Reduces flow of pesticides into natural ecosystems and bodies of water.
What is an advantage of crop rotation?
Wheat, turnips, barley, and clover are planted sequentially on the same plot of land at different times of the year.
What is a four crop rotation system?
This type of pest can greatly affect the growth rate of berries such as strawberries.
What is an aphid?
Requires more knowledge, skills, and attention to maintain.
What is a disadvantage of crop rotation?