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Historical Agricultural Practices
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Crop Rotation
An ancient farming practice that involves the sequential planting of different crop types on the same plot to maintain soil fertility and reduce pest and weed pressure.
Shifting Cultivation
Also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, this method involves farmers moving from one area to another as soil becomes less fertile.
Animal Husbandry
The practice of breeding and raising livestock, which dates back to when humans first domesticated animals for food, labor, and materials.
Aquaculture
The breeding, rearing, and harvesting of aquatic species practiced in ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and China, plays a crucial role in today's food production.
Terrace Farming
A form of step farming that was developed in various places around the world as an adaptation to mountainous terrain, allowing culture on steep slopes by creating flat areas.
Agroforestry
A traditional agricultural practice that combines agriculture and forestry to create more productive and sustainable land-use systems.
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