The practice of maximizing the productivity of a piece of land by using advanced techniques such as irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, and multiple harvests per year.
Related terms
Extensive Land Use: A form of land use characterized by low inputs and low outputs per unit area. It involves large areas of land being used to produce relatively small amounts of crops or livestock.
Monoculture: An agricultural practice where only one type of crop is grown on a piece of land year after year. This can lead to decreased biodiversity and vulnerability to pests or diseases.
Urban Agriculture: The practice of growing food within cities or urban areas using techniques such as community gardens or rooftop farms.