There was a short period of gold mining activity about 1862 but since then the principal activity has been pastoral farming, mainly with Merino sheep.
32.
The most significant of these changes was the clearing of the land for timber and pastoral farming which began in 1854 and continued until the 1920s.
33.
One-third of Mongolia's population depends entirely on pastoral farming for its livelihood, and harsh zuds can cause economic crises and food security issues in the country.
34.
Aside from soil order, pastoral farming is more likely to be found than arable farming in areas with steep slopes, cold strong winds and a wet climate.
35.
The countryside had been thrown into discord by the entrepreneurial actions of landlords enclosing areas of land and converting from arable farming to pastoral farming, requiring fewer workers.
36.
Although a majority of pastoral farming is conducted in Mollisol lands, pastoral farming can also be found in areas with soil made up of Entisol, Aridisol or Alfisol.
37.
Although a majority of pastoral farming is conducted in Mollisol lands, pastoral farming can also be found in areas with soil made up of Entisol, Aridisol or Alfisol.
38.
The enclosure of vast tracts of commonage in the countryside facilitated a move from pastoral farming to grazing forcing many from the land, often in dire circumstances.
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The drier land in the Vale of York, away from the river valleys, would have been extensively cleared for pastoral farming and small scale cropping before the Roman era.
40.
There are many small-scale family farms dedicated to pastoral farming in the area, the main animals being sheep and cows ( both reared for their meat and milk ).
