Slash and burn agriculture is a traditional farming method in which trees and vegetation in a forested area are cut down and burned to create fields for farming. The ash from the burned vegetation adds nutrients to the soil, temporarily enhancing its fertility. Farmers grow crops in the cleared area for a few years until the soil’s. nutrients are depleted. Then, they move on to a new area, leaving the previous one to regenerate naturally. This method is often practiced by tribal communities in shifting cultivation, but it can lead to deforestation and environmental degradation if not managed properly.
What is slash and burn agriculture?
- by Neeraj
