rice this is the mane crop but it is not a cash crop
Oil seeds
Oil seeds
slash and burn,terrace farming, and Raised field farming
Terracing was (and in some cases still is) used to grow crops on hillsides and mountains.
It is grown in the fields for more information go to: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Places_where_terrace_farming_is_done_in_India&action
terrace farming
the world's most important staple crop, rice.
Chinese farmers use terrace farming to maximize the use of arable land in mountainous regions with limited flat land. Terraces help prevent soil erosion, conserve water, and create level planting surfaces for crops. This method allows for sustainable agriculture on steep slopes and has been practiced for centuries in China.
Terrace farming is necessary on mountains to help prevent soil erosion. If the soil were tilled up the side of the mountain all of soil would wash away to the bottom.
There are many ways in which farmers grow crops in Central Asia. These farmers could use terrace farming for example.
Terrace farming.
Terracing involves creating steps or platforms on steep slopes to reduce erosion and retain water, whereas contour farming involves planting crops along the natural contours of the land to minimize soil erosion and water runoff. Terracing is more commonly used on steep slopes, while contour farming can be applied on various terrains to promote sustainable agriculture practices.
nope the complete opposite used by farmers in mountains to grow crops like a step effect