Terrace farming is an ancient agricultural approach used for growing crops on steep slopes or hilly areas.
Proper use of hill areas, Better land productivity and High yield.
Terrace farming techniques include contour farming, bench terracing, graded terracing, raised bed terracing, and stone or rock terracing.
Contour farming is a technique that creates terraces along slope contour lines, reducing water runoff and preventing soil erosion.
Bench terracing, also known as step farming, involves creating flat platforms across a slope, leveled, and supported by a retaining wall.
Graded terracing is a farming technique that involves creating terraces with a consistent slope.
Raised bed terracing is a method of creating raised beds on terraces, enhancing drainage, aeration, and ease of cultivation and harvesting.
Stone or rock walls are used in some regions to construct terraces, serving as retaining structures to prevent soil erosion.
Terrace farming offers benefits but involves significant challenges such as labor-intensive work and regular maintenance to ensure soil health.