Significance of Farmer
Synonyms: Agriculturist, Producer, Cultivator, Landowner, Planter, Peasant
In Finnish: Maanviljelijä; In Spanish: Agricultor; In Portugese: Agricultor; In Dutch: Boer; In Swedish: Jordbrukare; In Italian: Contadino; In Polish: Rolnik; In German: Bauer; In French: Fermier
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Farmer'
In Buddhism, "Farmer" (Vaishya) represents lay people who support monks (Bhikshus) by providing essential needs like clothing and food. This support enables the monks to focus on their spiritual practice and uphold their faith.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Referred to as vaishya, along with lay people, give garments and food to bhikshus, who stay within bounds to maintain their faith.[1]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) This is an individual who tilled a field not far from Savatthi and whose story is told in the text.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Farmer'
In Hinduism, the term "Farmer" symbolizes a person engaged in agriculture, exemplified notably by King Nanda, highlighting the importance of agrarian roles in societal and spiritual contexts.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) The study should be conducted on one category only i.e. farmers who are directly involved in cultivation of Millets to get more precise information of prevalence of Millets in Himachal Pradesh.[3] (2) These individuals play a major role in maintaining health, along with industries and consumers, and their economic independence is affected.[4] (3) Farmers were the subject group of the study, and they were observed for the anatomical changes in their lumbar spines, specifically due to Atibharvahan.[5]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The speaker clarifies the group's identity, providing context for their actions in the given scenario.[6] (2) A general term for one who engages in agriculture, exemplified by King Nanda in this context.[7]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) An individual who cultivates the land and is subject to fines for transgressions related to their farm.[8]
The concept of Farmer in local and regional sources
The term "Farmer" pertains to an individual who either owns or manages agricultural land, often employing others to assist in cultivation and farm management tasks. This definition emphasizes the role of farmers in food production and land stewardship.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) He is seen beside the railroad, along with his hut, adding to the rural scenery observed from the train as it travels through the countryside.[9] (2) Farmers are the people who are part of the physical nature of the country, and they are a part of the people of Andhra.[10] (3) A farmer is someone who cultivates land and the text suggests policies that would increase the number of independent farmers by allowing them to purchase land.[11] (4) A person who cultivates crops and raises animals, symbolizing sustenance and the reliance on nature.[12]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) An individual who approached Tuka near his town, expressing a desire for him to visit his field where the sugar-mill was operating, showcasing an earnest request.[13] (2) He was driving the oxen.[14] (3) The individuals who joined together and worked in the field to raise the crops, using the land for charitable purposes.[15]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) This person saw that there was no time to be lost, and the very next day he sacrificed the usual pig and reaped the whole of the crop.[16] (2) A person who owns or manages a farm and employs others to work the land.[17]
The concept of Farmer in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Farmer" refers to individuals engaged in agriculture, involved in crop cultivation and livestock raising, and facing various associated risks inherent to their work in the agricultural sector.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Farmers are the principal actors of agricultural development, and their knowledge, particularly indigenous knowledge, is essential for effective decision making and sustainable practices.[18] (2) Farmers are facing several barriers that are preventing their empowerment, such as low negotiation power, poor education, irregular production outcomes, low cooperative behavior awareness, and a high dependence on rain seasons.[19] (3) Individuals engaged in agriculture, who need to be involved in collaborative efforts to ensure the long-term success of restoration projects and protect ecosystem services.[20] (4) Farmers are individuals or groups who cultivate land and manage agricultural systems, including agroforestry, to produce crops, livestock, and other resources for sustenance and economic gain.[21] (5) Local farmers engage in informal business activities, while others depend on agriculture as the cornerstone of their livelihood, often providing their total income, with cotton as the major cash crop.[22]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Farmers were at a higher risk for pig rearing and not using repellents, indicating the influence of occupation on behaviors related to mosquito-borne diseases.[23] (2) They are the main body in promoting the application of low-carbon technologies in agriculture, with the government playing a leading role and technology being the key.[24] (3) These individuals use a range of different pesticides in the same season, making it difficult to distinguish between the pesticides based on questionnaires, and are simultaneously exposed to both pesticides and VDGF.[25] (4) Farmers are individuals engaged in agriculture, cultivating crops, or raising livestock, and this study compares the health status of fishery workers with that of farmers to identify specific health risks associated with fishery work.[26] (5) Farmers are the central population group investigated, with their status and social trust being the primary focus of the research.[27]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These are individuals who own and manage farms, whose participation is crucial for a successful brucellosis eradication program.[28] (2) These are the individuals who participated in the study, and their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use were assessed.[29] (3) These individuals incur direct and indirect costs associated with the disease annually, as a result of FMD outbreaks, which affect the sale and purchase of livestock and livestock products, resulting in a loss of income.[30] (4) These individuals' use of ethnoveterinary medicine was assessed, and the study aimed to gauge approval of its use by farmers using a 5-point Likert scale.[31] (5) The group of people who were able to relate the occurrence of the condition to climatic and grazing conditions, which helped in finding the solutions.[32]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the individuals in the study, and the concordance between the two tests in this group was found to be 96.25%.[33] (2) Farmers are individuals who are involved in agricultural activities, and they have a higher rate of malaria infection compared to non-farmer participants.[34] (3) This is a designation for husbands whose primary occupation is farming, and it is used to determine its connection to the women's weight categories.[35] (4) Individuals who work in agriculture and cultivate crops or raise livestock, and they can be exposed to certain risks.[36]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) Farmers, like gatherers, are involved in the medicinal plant supply chain, and their price variations in selling medicinal plants are also assessed within the market.[37] (2) This is the term used to describe the people who are cultivating the cabbage crops and using the methods discussed in the study to control pests.[38]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Those from less developed countries are in high exposure to pesticides and subsequently have a greater chance for potential pesticides human reproductive issues.[39]
Classical concept of 'Farmer'
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) The Farmer is the central figure who holds the resource sought after by the Wasps and Partridges, ultimately choosing to prioritize his oxen who provide similar services without needing promises.[40] (2) Farmers are another group that utilizes the oaks, presumably for various agricultural purposes, contributing to the demand for their wood and the risk they face from axes.[41] (3) An individual who cultivates land and reaps harvests, in this case, one who held a grudge and sought revenge on a vulpine creature.[42] (4) An individual who owns or manages a piece of land for agricultural purposes and attempted to trap a wild animal, but grew fearful.[43] (5) It is a person who owns a farm and is the father of some sons who he is trying to teach a lesson to.[44]