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Farmlands

Areas of land used for agriculture.

agricultural land farm areas

Farmlands are areas of land used for agricultural purposes such as growing crops or raising livestock. These lands play a crucial role in food production and are often managed through various farming techniques.

Etymology

Farmlands is a compound of 'farm' and 'lands', referring to land used for farming.

Explain Like I’m 5

Farmlands are areas where people grow crops and raise animals to get food, like the fields you see with corn or wheat.

Fun Facts

The Fertile Crescent in the Middle East is considered one of the earliest areas of farmland
Terraced farming, a technique to create flat land on hillsides for crops, is used in many parts of the world
Some farmlands are irrigated using ancient systems like canals

FAQ

What is a farmland:It's land used for agriculture, such as growing crops or raising livestock
How much of the world is farmland:Approximately 25% of the Earth's land surface is used for agriculture
What are some common crops grown on farmlands:Wheat, corn, and soybeans are commonly grown

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

agricultural land farmland

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

land agriculture

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

pasture cropland orchards

Meronyms — Parts or Components

soil crops livestock

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

rural landscape agricultural region

Indexes

agricultural natural resource

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