Following are the main characteristics of mixed agriculture:
1. Under this type of agriculture, animal husbandry is also done along with crop cultivation.
2. This type of agriculture is done in very advanced countries.
3. The size of agricultural land is medium and crops like wheat, millet, barley, canola, soyabean and fodder are grown.
4. Scientific methods are used for mixed agriculture.
5. This type of agriculture needs skilled and expert farmers.
6. More capital developed agricultural tools and advanced technology are used.
7. To maintain the fertility of soil, costly fertilizers along with green manure is used extensively.
8. This types of agriculture is done nearby metro cities.
