酪農(らくのう)

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:

• 酪農(らくのう)を営(いとな)む (run a dairy farm)
• 酪農家(らくのうか) (dairy farmer)
• 酪農(らくのう)製品(せいひん) (dairy products)
• 酪農(らくのう)業(ぎょう) (dairy industry)

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

RELATED TERMS:

• 乳牛(にゅうぎゅう) (dairy cow)
• 生乳(せいにゅう) (raw milk)
• 乳製品(にゅうせいひん) (dairy products)