05 Mar Multistoried Cropping System: A promising technology
बहुस्तरीय फसल प्रणाली: एक आशाजनक तकनीक Other names of multi storied cropping are multi-layer cropping and multi-tire cropping. It is one kind of intercropping. Growing plants of different height in the same field at the same time is termed as multi storied cropping. It is mostly practiced in orchards and plantation crops for maximum use of solar energy even under high planting density. It is the practice of different crops of varying heights, rooting pattern and duration to cultivate together. The objective of this system of cropping is to utilize the vertical space more effectively. In this system, the tallest components have foliage of strong light and high evaporative demand and shorter components with foliage requiring shade and or relatively high humidity. Benefits of multistoried cropping system:- Income per unit area increase substantially with this system and ensures a more evenly distribution of income and employment throughout the year from harvesting different crops in different season. Minimize risks of crop yield loss. This system enables a steady supply of farm products the whole round the year. Generates jobs & provides better labour use pattern. Helps to maximize land use. All growing space is used as crop fit together vertically (tall, medium & short), horizontally (all planting spots occupied) and underground (deep-rooted and shallow-rooted plants). Reduces the impacts of hazards like high...