Farmland
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Farmland
Farmland (pronunciation: /ˈfɑːmlænd/) is a type of land that is primarily used for agricultural purposes. The term is often used to describe land that is suitable for growing crops and rearing livestock.
Etymology
The term "farmland" is derived from the Old English words "feorh" (life) and "land" (land). It was first used in the 14th century to describe land that is used for farming.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Crop: A plant or animal product that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence.
- Livestock: Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool.
- Arable land: Land capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops.
- Pasture: Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.
- Poultry: Domestic fowls, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese, raised for meat or eggs.
- Horticulture: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Farmland
- Wikipedia's article - Farmland
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