farming (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/
Definition
The activity or business of cultivating land and raising animals for food or other products.
Examples
Modern farming relies heavily on technology and machinery.
Organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Subsistence farming is practiced by many families in rural areas for their own needs.
How to Use farming
- farming industry (collocation)
- The sector of the economy related to agriculture and food production. — "The government is investing in research to improve the sustainability of the farming industry."
- farming community (collocation)
- The group of people who live and work in rural areas involved in agriculture. — "The local farming community is concerned about the impact of new regulations."
- farming techniques (collocation)
- Methods and practices used in agriculture. — "New farming techniques are being developed to cope with climate change."
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