Terrace farming in Nepal

Overview

Terrace farming is one of Nepal’s defining agricultural landscapes and is strongly associated with hill and mountain settlements.

Environmental adaptation

Terraces help manage slopes, water flow, soil stability, and agricultural productivity in steep terrain.

Human systems

Terrace farming depends on seasonal labor, irrigation, monsoon timing, and village cooperation.

Nepal100 placement

This page connects with Middle Hills, monsoon systems, rural settlements, agriculture, and hill landscapes.