Commercial Farming of Milk (Dairying)
Definition
Dairying refers to the practice of managing and producing milk from cows or other dairy animals for commercial sale.
Analogy
Consider dairying like running a lemonade stand - you're taking lemons (or in this case, milk), adding value by making it into something people want (like cheese or yogurt), and then selling it for profit.
Related terms
Agribusiness: A term referring to the various businesses involved in food production, including farming, seed supply, agrichemicals, farm machinery etc.
Dairy Shed: An area that specializes in dairying due to its proximity to markets and favorable environmental conditions.
Pastoral Farming: A form of agriculture aimed at producing livestock rather than growing crops.
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