Soil: The subtance on the surface of the Earth in which plants grow, produced mainly by the weathering of rock
Crop rotation: The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons
Extensive agriculture: An agricultural system that uses small inputs of labour, fertilisers, and capital, relative to the area of land that is being farmed
Dryland farming: Farming in which the fields receive only rainwater
Irrigated farming: Farming in which the water from groundwater, reservoirs or rivers is brought to fields
Polycultures: mixed farming
Monocultures: single-crop farming
Subsistence agriculture: A type of agriculture in which farmers only grow enough food to feed themselves and their families
Livestock farming: Farming bassed on rearing animals to obtain products
Housed livestock: Livestock fed with fodder in farm buildings
Rear: To care for, breed and grow animals until maturity
Fishing ground: An area of water that is used for fishing
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