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What is meant by terrace cultivation?

Terrace cultivation is the method of growing crops at the sides of hills or mountains by planting them on graduated terraces built into the slope.

Even though it is a labour intensive method of cultivation it has been effectively used to maximize farmable land in varied terrains. In addition, it also reduces soil erosion and water runoffs.

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