Agricultural Practices

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to agricultural practices discussed in the lecture.

Shifting Cultivation

A farming method that involves moving from one field to another to allow land to regenerate.

Bush Fallow

A system where farmland is left to regenerate with vegetation while the farmer still maintains ownership of the land.

Fallow Period

The duration of time that land is left uncultivated to restore its fertility.

Scarcity

The limited availability of resources, which can affect agricultural practices.

Crops

Plants cultivated for food, fiber, or other uses.

Fertility

The ability of soil to support plant growth, often measured by the presence of nutrients.

Cereal Crops

Grains like wheat, rice, and corn that are grown for food.

Beets

Root vegetables that are typically cultivated for their edible parts.