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Farming Techniques

Definition

Farming techniques refer to different methods used in agriculture to cultivate crops or rear animals. They vary based on technology available, climate conditions and cultural practices among others.

Analogy

Consider farming techniques like different cooking methods. You could bake a potato (traditional farming), fry it (intensive farming), microwave it (modern technological farming) - each method has its own requirements for time, resources and results in a slightly different end product.

Related terms

Sustainable Agriculture: This is a type of farming technique that focuses on producing long-term crops and livestock while having minimal effects on the environment.

Intensive Farming: A type of agricultural production system that uses high inputs of labor, fertilizers or capital in return for maximum yield per acre.

Organic Farming: This is a method of crop production that does not involve synthetic pesticides and genetically modified organisms but relies on ecological processes to maintain soil fertility.