こうさく耕作kousaku
1.

The process of preparing land for the growth of crops by turning over the soil and fostering the conditions necessary for planting and harvesting agricultural products like grains and vegetables.

2.

The act of engaging in agriculture by nurturing and managing fields or farmlands to produce food and other plant-based resources.

3.

An agricultural practice focused on the systematic growing and harvesting of various crops, involving soil management and crop rotation techniques to enhance productivity.

Example:

300年間、彼らは周囲の土地をしてきた。