dry farming

American  

noun

1. dryland farming.

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dry farming British  

noun

1. a system of growing crops in arid or semiarid regions without artificial irrigation, by reducing evaporation and by special methods of tillage

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Other Word Forms

• dry farmer noun

Etymology

Origin of dry farming

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Cirone specializes in dry farming — applying little or no water, and relying on rainfall and the moisture stored in the ground.

From Los Angeles Times

Cirone carries on these traditions while planting new trees, pruning, and practicing dry farming methods.

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Cirone has wells on parts of his farm, and his focus on dry farming doesn’t stop him from watering a little when needed.

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In places along the Central Coast, these dry farming specialists harness the water their lands naturally have to produce crops including watermelons, cantaloupes, wine grapes, olives and tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times