Term: Slash-and-Burn Farming

Definition: Slash-and-burn farming, also known as swidden agriculture or shifting cultivation, is a traditional farming method in which existing vegetation is cleared and burned to create fields for planting crops. This practice has been used by various indigenous cultures around the world as a means of sustainable agriculture.

Sense 1 (Noun): Slash-and-burn farming refers to the process of clearing land by cutting down and burning vegetation before planting crops. This method is often employed in areas with nutrient-poor soils and limited resources.

Example Sentence 1: Many tribes in the Amazon rainforest still rely on slash-and-burn farming to sustain their communities and maintain their cultural heritage.

Sense 2 (Verb): To practice slash-and-burn farming means to engage in the process of clearing land by cutting down and burning vegetation, followed by planting crops or allowing the land to regain fertility naturally.

Example Sentence 2: Farmers in the region resorted to slash-and-burn farming as a last resort to ensure a viable harvest during the drought.

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