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Glossary:Subsistence farming

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Subsistence farming relates to agricultural activity to produce food which is predominantly consumed by the farming household. The food produced is the main or a significant source of food for the farming household and little or none of the production is surplus and available for sale or trade. It is generally associated with a small farm holding size and family agricultural work as a part-time or supporting activity.

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