<P> Mixed farming is a type of farming which involves both the growing of crops as well as the raising of livestock . This type of farming is mostly practiced in continents like Asia and countries like India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Afghanistan, China and Russia . It was first mainly used for self - consumption, but now in countries like US, Japan, etc., this is done for a commercial purpose . </P> <P> Cultivation of crops along with rearing of animals for meat or milk is called Mixed Farming . For example, the same farm may grow cereal crops, and keep cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry . </P>

Where is mixed crop and livestock farming common