{"id":167881,"date":"2022-02-11T09:40:15","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T04:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=167881"},"modified":"2022-02-10T23:42:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T18:12:48","slug":"answered-what-do-you-understand-by-crop-diversification-and-how-is-it-helpful-in-saving-the-farming-sector-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-crop-diversification-and-how-is-it-helpful-in-saving-the-farming-sector-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] What do you understand by crop diversification, and how is it helpful in saving the farming sector of India?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introduction: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Define crop diversification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Body: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Write why there is need of crop diversification in India. Write how crop diversification can help farming sector in India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclude giving a way forward.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crop diversification means growing more than one crop in an area. Diversification can be accomplished by adding a new crop species or different variety, or by changing the cropping system currently in use. It takes the different returns from value-added crops into account with complementary marketing opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In India the continued practice of wheat and paddy crop production pattern since the Green Revolution has created several problems for the farming sector in India<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Loss of particular nutrients from soil<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> leading to bad soil health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Farming of paddy in water deficient areas led to l<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">owering of water table.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mono cropping has led to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">increased pest attacks.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use of pesticides and fertilizers to address nutrient deficiency has led to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">soil and water pollution<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It causes loss of microfauna in the soil.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">All these factors together have caused <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">low productivity of farms and low income of farmers.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emphasis on wheat and paddy limits the diversity of food available which has <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">implications for nutritional security<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crop diversification can help save the farming sector in India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Improving soil health:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> It can improve the soil biodiversity and balance the nutrients in soil. Which will improve soil health and productivity. For example, cultivation of legumes can enrich the soil by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increasing Farmer\u2019s income: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crop diversification will provide farmers with diverse sources of income, while ensuring the risk of loss of income is reduced in case of crop failure. Especially for farmers with small and marginal land holdings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reducing the risk of crop failure: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">As different crops respond to climate scenarios in different ways, the risk of total crop failure is reduced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Food and Nutritional Security: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">It will increase the availability and access of nutritional foods which will result in better nutritional outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Price and market stability: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Crop diversification <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">can better tolerate the ups and downs in price of various farm products<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and it may ensure economic stability of farming products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Increased access to national and international markets: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">With a variety of produce farmers can access international and national markets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Environmental conservation: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">It will allow for climate-smart agriculture, like growing less water intensive crops in water deficient areas which will save water and allow the water table to recover.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The government must promote crop diversification by providing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Minimum Support price<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for different crops other than paddy and wheat. It should also focus on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">skill development and awareness of farmers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">using technological interventions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to enable the faster take up of crop diversification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If pursued objectively crop diversification provides an opportunity to double farmers income and create food and nutritional security for the nation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Define crop diversification. Body: Write why there is need of crop diversification in India. Write how crop diversification can help farming sector in India. Conclusion: Conclude giving a way forward. Crop diversification means growing more than one crop in an area. Diversification can be accomplished by adding a new crop species or different variety,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-crop-diversification-and-how-is-it-helpful-in-saving-the-farming-sector-of-india\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] What do you understand by crop diversification, and how is it helpful in saving the farming sector of India?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[139,25,9],"tags":[10636],"class_list":["post-167881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mains-marathon","category-mains-marathon-answers","category-public","tag-crop-diversification","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167881"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167881\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}