noun
- the agricultural practice of growing the same crop repeatedly on the same land, year after year
Usage: also called monoculture in agricultural contexts; commonly used in discussions of farming practices and sustainability
Examples
- Monocropping corn year after year depleted the soil of essential nutrients.
- Farmers are moving away from monocropping to reduce pest problems and improve soil health.
- The region's reliance on monocropping made it vulnerable to disease outbreaks.
- Sustainable agriculture experts recommend crop rotation instead of monocropping.
- Monocropping requires heavy use of fertilizers and pesticides to maintain yields.
- Many developing countries practice monocropping to maximize production of cash crops.