industrial farming

noun

Pronunciation: ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈfɑːrmɪŋ

Definition

Large-scale, mechanized agricultural production designed to maximize efficiency and output through intensive use of technology, chemicals, and standardized processes.

Examples

• Critics argue that industrial farming prioritizes profit margins over environmental sustainability and animal welfare.

• The shift toward industrial farming has significantly lowered the cost of meat and dairy products for consumers.

• Small-scale organic producers often struggle to compete with the low prices offered by industrial farming corporations.

Synonyms of industrial farming

Words with a similar meaning to industrial farming:

• factory farming
• intensive agriculture
• agribusiness
• commercial farming

Antonyms of industrial farming

Words with the opposite meaning to industrial farming:

• subsistence farming
• organic farming

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