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farmland

American  
[fahrm-land] / ˈfɑrmˌlænd /

noun

farmlands plural
  1. land under cultivation or capable of being cultivated.

    to protect valuable farmland from erosion.


farmland British  
/ ˈfɑːmˌlænd /

noun

  1. land used or suitable for farming

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of farmland

First recorded in 1630–40; farm + land

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Farmland Partners, a farm real-estate trust and lender, also noted the pressures on farmers and said it was taking additional reserves of about $1.8 million for potential losses on loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

Farmland once heralded for its high-quality soil is now being eyed for its location in the heart of the state, near major highways.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Farmland turned brittle from lack of water and sediment deposits may never recover the rich yields that formerly blessed Ukraine’s economy.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2023

Recognizing the need for collaboration, the American Farmland Trust and Audubon Washington have partnered on these issues.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

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