self-sufficient farming
[self-səˈfɪʃənt ˈfɑːrmɪŋ]
noun
agricultura autossuficiente
1. A farming system where a farm produces enough food and resources to meet the needs of those living on it, with little or no need for external supplies or markets
Self-sufficient farming allows families to live independently from commercial food systems.
A agricultura autossuficiente permite que as famílias vivam independentemente dos sistemas comerciais de alimentos.
2. Agricultural practice focused on sustainability, crop diversity, and minimal external inputs to achieve economic and nutritional independence
Many rural communities in developing countries practice self-sufficient farming as a way to ensure food security.
Muitas comunidades rurais em países em desenvolvimento praticam agricultura autossuficiente como forma de garantir segurança alimentar.
Self-sufficient farming is particularly valued in Brazil's interior (sertão) and among indigenous communities who have practiced sustainable agriculture for centuries. It has gained renewed interest in both Brazil and the USA as a response to concerns about food security, environmental sustainability, and economic independence. In Portugal, 'agricultura familiar' (family farming) is the more commonly used policy term that encompasses self-sufficient farming practices.
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