sem|i|farm|ing

sem|i|farm|ing
sem|i|farm|ing «SEHM ee FAHR mihng», noun.
unselective or uncontrolled farming of livestock or crops: »

Because natural phenomena are controlled, the modern chicken farm is true farming, while the keeping of chickens in the farmyard is semifarming. In a similar way, sea farming is a case of semifarming (Pieter Korringa).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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