farming

American  

[fahr-ming] / ˈfɑr mɪŋ /

noun

1. the business of operating a farm.

2. the practice of letting or leasing taxes, revenue, etc., for collection.

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farming British  

/ ˈfɑːmɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the business, art, or skill of agriculture

   2. ( as modifier )

      farming methods

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Other Word Forms

• self-farming noun
• unfarming adjective

Etymology

Origin of farming

First recorded in 1545–55; farm + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Livestock farming currently makes up 60 percent of Somaliland's economy, so minerals are expected to be "a game-changer and become the main pillar of our economy," said Barre, the energy minister.

From Barron's

Reynolds acknowledged that recent "uncertainty" in farming had been damaging, "not just financially, but in terms of trust".

From BBC

But investors are hopeful the farming economy will turn in 2026, leading to more equipment purchases by farmers soon.

From Barron's

"It's a serious strain on the farmers, especially those who are elderly and have no other sources of income as they were completely dependent on farming," Orphanides told AFP.

From Barron's

"The results from our study show a clear need for more detailed measurements and more precise water-level management in practice, especially where soils and farming conditions vary significantly between locations."

From Science Daily

Related Words

• agriculture
• breeding
• cultivation
• culture
• gardening
• grazing
• production
• ranching