2.1.1.3. Land use
While smallholder farms may be comprised of many small parcels of land, these are commonly represented by two basic land types. ‘Cropland’ is typically located close to the main residence and is used for cultivating a range of annual crops. This land is usually naturally flat or formed into terraces, has deeper and more fertile soils, with access to simple irrigation or is bunded to retain overland flow. Essential food crops, such as rice and maize are grown during the wet season.