Agriculture
The agricultural system of Apatanis is unique of its own, where resources are used judiciously to gain maximum production. For example, every inches of arable land available in the valley is use for cultivation, even the agricultural plot bunds are use for millet cultivation, and limited water resources is use for irrigating all the agricultural plot. The Apatanis are known for the meticulous care they take of their agricultural fields. For example, after the transplantation of paddy seedlings they repeat three cycles of weeding to ensure a weed-free field and healthy crop.
The Apatanis have had an intricated irrigation system of canals and channels from the time they started wet rice cultivation. It is impressive to note that the only (small) river in Ziro valley irrigates the whole wet rice fields of Ziro. A relatively modern development of paddy-cum-fish culture was introduced in the 80s with great success. This practice is unique in Arunachal Pradesh and is known to enhances ecological sustainability.
The Apatanis, who inhabit Ziro valley,practice wet rice cultivation. The tribes in the surrounding areas - the Nyishis, Hills Miris, and Tagins, practice terrace and shifting cultivation.
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