Swidden agriculture remains efficient only if the population and the amount of land available remain constant.

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Swidden agriculture, also known as slash-and-burn or shifting cultivation, relies on the natural regeneration of soil fertility during fallow periods. If the population grows or the amount of land decreases, the fallow periods shorten, leading to soil degradation and decreased efficiency.

Swidden Agriculture Remains Efficient Only If the Population and the Amount