-Proper supervision
-Saves time and travel costs between plots;
-Easy to offer extension services on the actual and on-spot inspection of land;
-Encourages sound farm planning and adoption of crop rotation programmes;
-Encourages soil conservation and land improvement;
-Encourages mechanization due to enlarged holdings;
-Encourages construction of permanent structures/undertake long term project
investments;
-Enhances weed, pest and disease control.
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