unfarming

/ˌʌnˈfɑːrmɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of converting or returning land that was previously used for farming to a natural state, often involving the removal of agricultural equipment and infrastructure.

“The community came together to engage in a project of unfarming, restoring the degraded soil and native ecosystems to their former glory.”

Synonyms

  • revegetation
  • rewilding

Antonyms

  • agricultural development
  • intensive agriculture