dry farming

noun

1. dryland farming.

dry farming

noun

1. a system of growing crops in arid or semiarid regions without artificial irrigation, by reducing evaporation and by special methods of tillage

Derived Forms

• dry farmer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry farming¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Some California growers specialize in dry farming, working with nature to grow apples and melons without irrigation.

From Los Angeles Times