Farmed

Farmed is the past tense and past participle of the verb farm. It is used to describe crops or animals that have been grown or raised on a farm, as well as activities related to farming. In everyday language, farmed can refer to the produce or products obtained from agriculture, or to the process of cultivation and animal husbandry.

Farming covers several broad categories. Crop farming involves growing grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plants for food or raw materials. Livestock farming includes rearing animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry for meat, dairy, eggs, or other products. Aquaculture refers to farming of fish and shellfish in controlled water environments.

In vocabulary and writing, farmed can modify nouns to indicate origin or production, as in farmed salmon or farmed vegetables. The term may also appear in phrases such as farmed out, which means to assign production or services to an external supplier.

Economic and environmental considerations surround farming. It is a primary economic activity in many countries and a central factor in food security. Sustainable farming practices aim to balance productivity with soil health, water use, biodiversity, and animal welfare. Globally, farming systems range from smallholder and subsistence farms to large commercial enterprises, with varying levels of technology and market integration.

Trends in farming include mechanization, improved seed breeds, precision agriculture, and a shift toward sustainability and farm-to-table supply chains. Weather, climate change, policy, and market demand influence what is farmed where and how it is produced.