Refers to the amount of land required to produce a specific quantity of food. It measures the efficiency of food production systems in terms of land use.
Related terms
Intensive farming: A method where high inputs are used (such as fertilizers and technology) on small areas of land to maximize crop yields.
Extensive farming: A method where large areas of land are used with lower inputs per unit area and lower crop yields.
Vertical farming: Growing plants indoors in stacked layers using artificial lighting instead of traditional horizontal farming methods.