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

UKHospitality said the SCF will focus on increasing welfare while limiting the environmental impact of chicken farming and keeping up with demand.

From BBC

They depend on a delicate balance of climate, tree physiology, and farming techniques.

From BBC

Although farming had already spread across much of Europe, northern groups like those at Ajvide continued their traditional way of life and remained genetically distinct from nearby farming populations.

From Science Daily

Renamed Senedd Cymru or Welsh Parliament in 2020, its responsibilities now include health, schools, transport and farming, as well as some tax powers.

From BBC

He dabbled in a range of businesses, including trucking cargo, importing fish feed and even farming eels.

From Barron's

Related Words

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