Advantages of Intercropping

Advantages of Intercropping

• Land gives a return before the banana crop is ready
• Weed control is easier
• Soil is protected against erosion as soil moisture is conserved
• Organic matter is added to the soil

Disadvantages of Intercropping

If the crops aren’t wisely chosen when intercropping, it may lead to;

• Soil exhaustion
• Plant health problems
• Competition for nutrients and sunlight