Published Jul 20, 2023
Terrace farming is a method of agriculture in which farmlands are rearranged in order to cultivate crops. Terrace farming is a way of cultivating crops on slopes and hills.
The most popular are terrace agriculture systems, which can be used on a big scale or as Subsistence Farming are Bench Terracing, Contour Terracing, and Parallel Terracing.
Terrace farming aids in water conservation by slowing and reducing runoff and improving rainwater gathering. It enhances hilly ground for agricultural aids in food production.
Terrace farming is popular in hilly locations and states such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Meghalaya, and Uttar Pradesh's plains. This farming is visible in roadside valleys in the north (Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh).
Terrace farming includes a wide range of species that rely on productivity in mountain terrain, including medicinal, cereals, legumes, and culinary herbs, nuts, fruits, vegetables, berries, and more.
Terrace farming can be practised as subsistence farming in India. Ensure your terrace is repairable, leak-proof, and waterproof. The whole cost of garden setup is approximately Rs. 20,000.