noun
large-scale farming; mechanized agriculture
Refers to modern, large-scale, often mechanized farming operations, as opposed to small family farms.
大農経営がこの地域の農業を支えている。
Large-scale farming operations support agriculture in this region.
noun
wealthy farmer; landowning farmer
Historically, a farmer who owns extensive land; today can refer to a prosperous large-scale farmer.
彼の祖父はこの辺りでは有名な大農だった。
His grandfather was a well-known wealthy farmer around here.