Husbandry
Husbandry
Husbandry (/ˈhʌzbəndri/), from the Old English hūsbōnda meaning "householder", is the practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock. It is synonymous with agriculture and farming.
Etymology
The term "husbandry" is derived from the Old English hūsbōnda, which means "householder". This term was used to describe the management and cultivation of a household or estate, which included the care and breeding of livestock, and the cultivation and harvesting of crops.
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.
- Farming: The activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.
- Livestock: Farm animals regarded as an asset.
- Cultivation: The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.
- Crop: A cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
- Breeding: The mating and production of offspring by animals.
- Harvesting: The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields.
Pronunciation
Husbandry is pronounced as /ˈhʌzbəndri/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Husbandry
- Wikipedia's article - Husbandry
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