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What is Jhum cultivation? Where is it followed in India?


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Jhum or Jhoom cultivation:

  1. It is called the slash and burn method of cultivation.
  2. The farmers harvest the forest's trees and burn the plant remains.
  3. The ash is used to fertilize the soil, which is then used for farming or cow grazing.
  4. The region is left for several years after agriculture to allow it to recuperate.
  5. After that, the farmers move on to another location and continue the procedure.
  6. This farming method is popular in the Northeastern states of India.

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