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smallholder farming

SMAWL-hohl-der FAR-ming

ˈsmɔːlhoʊldər ˈfɑːrmɪŋ

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smallholderfarming

Dictionary meaning

Agricultural production by farmers who operate small parcels of land — typically under two hectares — often for subsistence with some market sales

Examples

  • Smallholder farming supports the livelihoods of over 500 million households globally.
  • Improving access to credit is critical for smallholder farming communities.

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