Rotational farming is an agricultural practice that involves alternating cultivation between different plots within the same location whilst leaving the other plots fallow. It is often misunderstood, and is considered to be a destructive farming technique which depletes soil nutrient content as it often involves

the clearing of land by burning. When properly understood, it is an indigenous farming technique that takes into account local conditions such as climate, soil and natural biodiversity. It is a versatile technique for farming, particularly in marginal conditions such as mountainous regions. It is also knowledge intensive and culturally relevant in traditional farming communities