Preface
Terraced fields are an important way of farmland development in agricultural production, especially suitable for some mountainous areas with relatively steep terrain. On the mainland, the terraced landscape in the southern region is particularly spectacular, not only becoming a local landscape, but also carrying a long-standing farming culture. Recently, however, the use of stone to build terraces in a certain place has sparked controversy. How to achieve sustainable development of farmland while protecting traditional terraces? This article will explore this.
1. Traditional terraces and farming culture
Terraces, as the name suggests, are terraced fields formed along the hillside, which can effectively reduce soil erosion and improve the utilization rate of land, which is a very intelligent way of farmland development. In the mainland, the terraced rice fields in some areas have a history of thousands of years, such as the Yuanyang rice terraces in Yunnan and the Danxia rice terraces in Guangdong, which not only provide rich agricultural products for local agricultural production, but also become a unique cultural landscape, attracting many tourists to come to watch.
Traditional terraces not only play a vital role in agricultural production, but are also closely connected with the local farming culture, containing rich agricultural cultural connotations. In some places, people still retain a rich terraced culture, such as terraced songs and dances, terraced folk customs, etc., which are formed under the influence of the special farmland landscape of terraced fields, carrying the gratitude to nature, the yearning for a bumper harvest life, and is an important carrier of farming culture.
2. Controversy over the construction of new terraces
In recent years, with the continuous exploration and experimentation of agricultural production methods, some places have also begun to try new terrace construction methods, including the use of stone to build terraces. Compared with the traditional terraces, the new terraces do not need to excavate a large amount of earthwork, and only need to pile up the stones to form a terrace-like field, thereby saving a lot of manpower and material resources and improving the efficiency of construction.
However, the practice of using stone to build terraces in a certain place was introduced, but it caused widespread controversy. On the one hand, some people believe that this practice destroys the original natural landscape and affects the local ecological environment, and on the other hand, some people are worried about the actual effect of the new terraces, because there are indeed certain problems in the actual production of farmland.
First of all, the area of the newly built terraces is often relatively small, and due to the limitation of the terrain, it is difficult to ensure that the slope and orientation of the terraces are the most suitable, which has a certain impact on the growth of crops. Secondly, because the new terraces are carried out by piling stones, the soil quality of the fields can often not be effectively guaranteed, and there are often a large number of bare stones and soil below the terraces, which is difficult to form a high-quality soil layer, and also brings certain difficulties to the growth and growth of crops.
In addition, another problem with the new terraces is that they require a lot of input, but relatively speaking, the output of their farmland is not particularly optimistic, which brings certain economic pressure to the farmers' planting and production, and also makes them question the significance and value of the new terraces.
3. How to look at the newly built terraces
In view of the problems faced by the new terraces, we should not blindly deny them when we carry out relevant discussions and researches, but should objectively look at such explorations and attempts, explore the advantages and disadvantages, and put forward useful suggestions for their development.
First of all, for the new terraces, we should be fully aware of the significance of its exploration, after all, the traditional terrace construction method is not perfect, and the new terrace is based on a breakthrough and innovation of the traditional terrace construction mode, hoping to bring some new ideas and methods for the development and construction of farmland through modern scientific and technological means.
Secondly, for the specific practice of new terraces, we can also carry out certain optimization and improvement on the basis of it, especially under the premise of ensuring the actual effect of farmland and the growth needs of crops, we can appropriately adjust its construction standards and technical requirements, and can also take some effective measures to improve the soil quality of new terraces and ensure the efficient use of farmland.
In addition, we should also be aware that the construction and development of traditional terraces or new terraces requires close communication and cooperation with local farmers, and only by allowing farmers to truly participate in terrace construction and farmland production can they better play their role and get the understanding and support of farmers.
Fourth, protect the sustainable development of terraces
Whether it is traditional terraces or new terraces, as an important way of farmland development, its protection and development need to attract sufficient attention, and also need the participation and efforts of the government and all sectors of society.
First of all, for the government, it should pay attention to long-term planning and sustainable development in the protection and development and utilization of terraces, and cannot blindly pursue the scale of terraced construction and ignore its actual effects and functions. When promoting the construction of new terraces, more attention should be paid to the combination of them and local farming culture, protect the historical and cultural value contained in the terraces, and make the terraces an important support for local sustainable development.
At the same time, the government also needs to pay more attention to the opinions and suggestions of farmers when making relevant decisions, fully listen to their ideas, help them solve the problems encountered in farmland production, and encourage farmers to participate in the protection and construction of terraced fields through some policy support, and jointly protect this precious land resource.
In addition, for the general public, you can also pay attention to and participate in the action of terrace protection through various ways, through practical actions, to inherit and promote the terrace culture, but also through strengthening relevant publicity and education, so that more people can understand the value of terraces, and form a good atmosphere for the whole society to participate in terrace protection.
V. Conclusion
Terraces are a unique and beautiful farmland landscape, but also an important carrier of farming culture, the protection of terraces, not only in the protection of valuable land resources, but also in the inheritance and promotion of excellent farming culture, I hope that in the near future, whether it is traditional terraces or new terraces, can be in the joint efforts of all parties to achieve better protection and sustainable development, to provide strong support for local economic construction and rural revitalization.