酪農(らくのう)

らくのう
noun
dairy farming
work
1. dairy farming
The agricultural practice of raising cattle primarily for milk production and related dairy products.
北海道(ほっかいどう)は酪農(らくのう)が盛(さか)んだ。
Dairy farming is thriving in Hokkaido.
酪農家(らくのうか)として働(はたら)いている。
I work as a dairy farmer.
酪農(らくのう)製品(せいひん)の需要(じゅよう)が高(たか)まっている。
Demand for dairy products is increasing.

Usage

酪農(らくのう) specifically refers to dairy farming, as opposed to 畜産(ちくさん) (livestock farming) which is broader.

Common patterns

Japan context

Hokkaido produces about half of Japan's raw milk. The region's cool climate is suitable for dairy cattle.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 牧場(ぼくじょう) (ranch)
Related: 乳製品(にゅうせいひん) (dairy products)
Related: 乳牛(にゅうぎゅう) (dairy cow)
Related: 生乳(せいにゅう) (raw milk)
Related: 家畜(かちく) (livestock, domestic animal)
Related: 養鶏(ようけい) (poultry farming)
Compare: 牧畜(ぼくちく) (livestock farming)
Compare: 畜産業(ちくさんぎょう) (livestock industry)
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Added 2026.1.17 12:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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