Types of Chitemene
Though there are numerous variations on chitemene systems, three types of chitemene are practiced in distinct groupings in Northern Zambia, depending largely on the tribal traditions and soil characteristics of the specific area. The systems are distinguished from each other by the:
- Ratio of cleared area to that of the cultivated portion
- Shape and size of the cleared area and cultivated portion
- Period of cultivation
- Rotation of crops
- Staple crops
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