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smallholder farmer
A farmer who owns or works a small agricultural operation, often only for subsistence or with low yields.
Viele Kleinbauern in der Region können von den Erträgen ihrer Felder kaum leben.
Many smallholder farmers in the region can barely live off the yields from their fields.
The word is simply built: it consists of the adjective 'klein' (small) and the noun 'der Bauer' (the farmer). So the meaning is literally 'a small farmer'.
Ein Kleinbauer besitzt meist nur wenige Hektar Land.
A smallholder farmer usually owns only a few hectares of land.
Common verbs and expressions in connection with 'Kleinbauer' (smallholder farmer) are 'seinen Hof bewirtschaften' (to run/work one's farm), 'von der Landwirtschaft leben' (to live off farming), or 'Produkte anbauen' (to grow products/crops).
Der Kleinbauer bewirtschaftet seinen Hof noch ohne große Maschinen.
The smallholder farmer still runs his farm without large machines.
The word 'Kleinbauer' (smallholder farmer) is often used in discussions about agricultural policy, development aid, or the global food market.
Die Organisation unterstützt Kleinbauern in Afrika mit Mikrokrediten.
The organization supports smallholder farmers in Africa with microloans.
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'der Bauer' and 'der Kleinbauer' both describe people who work in agriculture. 'Bauer' is the general word and does not say anything about the size of the operation. 'Kleinbauer' is more specific: it refers to a farmer with a small farm, little land, or low yields. Sometimes he also lives mainly from what he grows himself. The words can be confused because every 'Kleinbauer' is also a 'Bauer'. But when the size or difficult economic situation is important, 'Kleinbauer' fits better.
Der Kleinbauer verkauft nur wenige Kisten Gemüse auf dem Wochenmarkt.
The smallholder farmer sells only a few crates of vegetables at the weekly market.
Der Bauer kümmert sich im Sommer besonders früh um die Tiere.
In summer, the farmer takes care of the animals especially early.