1. the practice of farming a small plot of land, typically as a tenant farmer, especially in Scotland or Ireland.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in historical or regional contexts

Examples

• Crofting has been a way of life in the Scottish Highlands for centuries.
• Many families in rural Scotland depend on crofting to support themselves.
• The decline of crofting in the 20th century changed the landscape of rural communities.
• She inherited her family's crofting land and continues the tradition today.
• Crofting requires hard work and knowledge of both crops and livestock.