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Historical Agricultural Practices

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Crop Rotation

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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.

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Shifting Cultivation

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Also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, this method involves farmers moving from one area to another as soil becomes less fertile.

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Animal Husbandry

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The practice of breeding and raising livestock, which dates back to when humans first domesticated animals for food, labor, and materials.

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Aquaculture

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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.

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Terrace Farming

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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.

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Agroforestry

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A traditional agricultural practice that combines agriculture and forestry to create more productive and sustainable land-use systems.

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