Question

What is jhoom farming?

Answer 1

Jhoom farming:

1. It is also known as jhum or jhoom cultivation.
2. It is the local name of slash and burns agriculture.
3. The farmers harvest the forest's trees and burn the plant remains.
4. The ash is utilized to fertilize the land, which is then used for agricultural or cattle grazing.
5. The region is left for several years after agriculture to allow it to recuperate.
6. After that, the farmers move on to another location and continue the procedure.
7. This farming method is popular in the Northeastern states of India.