Mixed Cropping:

• Its aim is to reduce the risk of crop failure.
• Seeds of the selected crops are mixed together before sowing.
• Applying fertilisers to each crop is a tedious job.
• Crops are not set in a row pattern.
• Pesticide application is difficult.
• Separate harvesting and threshing of crops are not possible.

Inter-cropping:

• Its aim is to enhance the productivity per unit area.
• Seeds are not mixed.
• Fertilisers can be applied as per the need of the crops.
• Crops are set in proper rows.
• Pesticide application is easier.
• Both crops can be easily harvested and threshed separately.