Non-productive refers to farmland that no longer generates substantial agricultural output due to factors such as degradation, abandonment, or unsuitability for cultivation. It cannot sustain profitable farming operations.
Related terms
Abandoned land: Farmland that has been left unused or neglected by farmers due to various reasons like economic challenges or environmental degradation.
Urbanization: The process of converting rural areas into urban areas through the expansion of cities and infrastructure development, leading to the loss of productive farmland.
Land degradation: The decline in quality and productivity of land caused by human activities like deforestation, overgrazing, pollution, or improper irrigation practices.