farming
n. · adj.-
1 the activity of agriculture (n.) A2 Elementarythe work of growing crops or keeping animals on a farm.
the occupation or business of cultivating land, producing crops, and raising livestock.
ExampleModern farming uses a lot of technology to grow more food with fewer workers.
ExampleSustainable farming practices are becoming increasingly vital as the global population grows and climate patterns become less predictable.
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun to describe the industry as a whole.
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2 related to farms (adj.) B1 Intermediatedescribing things that are connected to the business of a farm.
pertaining to the industry, methods, or communities involved in agriculture.
ExampleThe local farming community holds a large market every Saturday morning.
ExampleThe government introduced new farming subsidies to encourage landowners to preserve natural hedgerows and local biodiversity.
UsageAttributive use; typically appears before the noun it modifies.
From farm + -ing.