1. 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.