how far it is correct to say that shifting cultivation is global phenomenon
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The forest people all over the world practice shifting cultivation and therefore it is a global phenomenon. The tribal communities of the forests generally practice this as also some pastoralist communities who do not have access to modern cultivation methods. In addition, the people in such communities do not have fixed land holdings. As a result, shifting cultivation becomes to be their most feasible and convenient method of growing crops.
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It is a traditional agricultural practice in many parts of Asia, Africa and South America. However, they are known by different names such as lading in Southeast Asia, milpa in Central America, chitemene or tavy in Africa and chena in Sri Lanka. In India, dhya, penda, bewar, nevad, jhum, podu, khandad and kumri are some of the local terms for Swidden agriculture.
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