Farming, or agriculture, is the practice of cultivating land, raising crops, and livestock to produce food, fiber, and other materials, acting as a cornerstone of human civilization. Major types include commercial, subsistence, intensive, and organic farming, covering crops, livestock, aquaculture, and forestry. It is vital for food security, economic growth, and ecosystem management.
Intensive Farming: Focuses on high yields per acre through high inputs of labor, capital, fertilizers, and technology.
Subsistence Farming: Farming aimed at providing food for the farmer and their family rather than for sale.
Commercial/Industrial Farming: Large-scale production focused on maximizing profit through mechanization and economies of scale.Organic/Sustainable Farming: Methods that avoid synthetic fertilizers and psticides, focusing on ecological balance.
Pastoralism and Livestock Farming: Raising animals for meat, dairy, or fiber. Crop Production: Cultivation of staple crops (grains, soybeans), vegetables, fruits, and specialty crops (herbs, mushrooms).