Question
Shifting agriculture

Answer

Shifting agriculture is done in densely forested region. It is cultivated by clearing the
  • land by cutting down or burning forest trees. After two-three years, when the fertility of the soil decreases, they leave the area and move to another area and cultivate in the same manner.
  • This method is called 'Shifting Agriculture'. Most of the crops and vegetables are grown here. This farming reduces the production per hectare.

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