General agriculture

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agroforestry

Agriculture; General agriculture

An agroforestry system is a form of multiple land use where woody perennials (trees, shrubs, bamboos, palm trees, woody lianas) are grown on the same land management unit with crops and/or animals.

agroecosystems

Agriculture; General agriculture

A system where communities of plants, microbes and animals inhabiting farmed land, pastures, grasslands or rangelands, interact with each other and their physical environment.

agroecology

Agriculture; General agriculture

The design, development and management of sustainable agroecosystems based on the application of ecological principles while considering existing social, cultural, and economic factors of farming ...

intensive farming

Agriculture; General agriculture

A system of raising crops and animals, usually on small parcels of land, where a comparatively large amount of production inputs or labor are used per acre. Compare extensive farming.

Use for the practice of agriculture which supports sustained economic profitability, sustained quality and well-being of the environment, efficient use of natural resources, and the overall quality ...

extensive farming

Agriculture; General agriculture

A system of raising crops and animals, usually on large parcels of land, where a comparatively small amount of production inputs or labor are used per acre. Compare intensive farming.

prepared foods

Agriculture; General agriculture

Food products that have been manufactured, often with the intention of making food preparation and meal delivery easier for food industry and private consumers.