Question

Discuss some of the local terms and cultivation process of swidden agriculture?

Answer 1

Swidden agriculture, also known as shifting cultivation, refers to a technique of rotational farming in which land is cleared for cultivation (normally by fire) and then left to regenerate after a few years. ... This type of “slash and burn” is better referred to as “swidden agriculture” or “shifting cultivation".

Shifting cultivation is a traditional practice of agriculture prevalent in various parts of Asia, Africa and South-America. It is known as lading in south-east Asia, milpa in Central America, Chitemene or tavy in Africa and Chena in Sri Lanka.
Different names in India:
M.P. - Bewar , Dahiya
Andh.P. - Podu , Penda
Orissa - Pama Dabi , koman , Bringa
Western ghats - Kumari
Rajasthan - Valre , Waltre
Jharkhand - Kuruwa
Himalayan range - Khil
North eastern part - Jhumming


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Answer 2

Answer: Swidden agriculture, also known as shifting cultivation, refers to a technique of rotational farming in which land is cleared for cultivation (normally by fire) and then left to regenerate after a few years. Governments worldwide have long sought to eradicate swidden agriculture, which is often pejoratively called ‘slash-and-burn’, due to a mistaken belief that it is a driver of deforestation.