Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsistence-farming
Noun
/səbˈsɪstəns ˈfɑrmɪŋ/
Definition
A type of farming in which farmers grow only enough food to feed themselves and their families.
Examples
- In many rural areas, subsistence-farming is the primary source of livelihood for families.
- Farmers rely on subsistence-farming to meet their daily nutritional needs.
- During hard times, subsistence-farming allows communities to sustain themselves without dependence on external markets.
Meaning
This agricultural practice focuses on growing crops and raising animals primarily for personal consumption rather than for sale or trade.
Synonyms
- Self-sufficient agriculture
- Sustenance farming
- Family farming
