Farmland
(noun)
Land used for agricultural purposes, typically for the growing of crops or the keeping of livestock.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from farm (noun) + land.
Examples:
- The farmland was lush and fertile, producing an abundant harvest every year.
- The new development was built on prime farmland.
- The farmer walked across his farmland, inspecting the crops.
- The government is investing in improving infrastructure in rural areas to support agriculture and farmland.
- The expansion of the city is threatening to encroach on valuable farmland.