Subsistence farming
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005749
A form of agriculture where farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and their families, with little or no surplus for sale or trade. This practice focuses on producing a variety of crops and raising livestock to meet immediate household needs. It is often characterized by traditional methods and minimal reliance on external inputs.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005749 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Subsistenzwirtschaft; Spanish: agricultura de subsistencia; French: agriculture de subsistance |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005749",
"term": "Subsistence farming",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A form of agriculture where farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and their families, with little or no surplus for sale or trade. This practice focuses on producing a variety of crops and raising livestock to meet immediate household needs. It is often characterized by traditional methods and minimal reliance on external inputs.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Subsistenzwirtschaft",
"es": "agricultura de subsistencia",
"fr": "agriculture de subsistance"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/subsistence-farming/"
}
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