Question

What is Terrace farming????​

Answer 1

Terrace cultivation, method of growing crops on sides of hills or mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope. Though labour-intensive, the method has been employed effectively to maximize arable land area in variable terrains and to reduce soil erosion and water loss.

Answer 2

Answer:

Terrace farming is a method of farming whereby “steps” known as terraces are built onto the slopes of hills and mountains to be used for crop cultivation.

Terrace farming is commonly used in Asia by rice-growing countries such as Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia.

Terrace farming prevents the washing away of soil nutrients by the rains. This leads to the growth of healthy crops.

There are two types of terracing known as graded terracing and level terracing.