Indian Council of Agricultural Research has reduced jhum cultivation by about 75% in the Northeast through scientific interventions and sustainable farming practices. Jhum, or shifting cultivation, traditionally involved short-term cropping followed by long fallow periods, which have now reduced due to population pressure, causing soil degradation and low productivity.
ICAR promotes alternatives like integrated farming systems, combining crops, livestock and allied activities. These approaches enhance soil health, productivity and farmer income while ensuring ecological sustainability in the region.
APSC Relevance: Agriculture, sustainable farming and Northeast development.
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