HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In ____ farming, land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock
A
Mixed
B
Plantations
C
Subsistence
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation : In mixed farming the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fodder crops are those crops which are grown primarily as food for animals. Maize, wheat, rye and hay are some fodder crops. The waste material obtained after processing sugar beet is also used as animal feed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Feed crops, such as oats and alfalfa, are harvested for livestock consumption. These crops contain nutrients that animals need to develop. They are grown in agricultural fields but can also be found in natural meadows and pastures. Forage crops are important for livestock farming.

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