farmland

Example Sentences

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In Moussa's town, where many residents rely on agriculture as a source of income, water covered vast areas of farmland, while farmers stood in their fields assessing their losses.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Price has replanted some trees and installed buffer strips of grass and flowers between the ploughed farmland and the river.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The Central Valley stretches from Bakersfield to Redding and is home to some of the nation’s most lucrative farmland.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Meanwhile, much of the surrounding farmland is being turned into housing to accommodate newcomers in the growing job sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Shady Brook was on a narrow road that veered off sharply from the highway and twisted along for many miles, over bridges, past farmland and horse pastures and fields.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt