Sentence examples for subsistence basis from inspiring English sources

Farming tends to be on a subsistence basis in the Serbian uplands.

It would seem that the enlistment of labour on a subsistence basis is now forbidden – except in one state: the holy state of matrimony.

The enlistment of labour on a subsistence basis is now forbidden in Britain, except in one state – the holy state of matrimony.

Only some one-fourth of Mauritania's labourers are employed in regular salaried positions, most of those by the government; the majority support themselves on a subsistence basis.

A large percentage of the population, especially in rural areas, derives its living from agricultural activity, often on a subsistence basis.

This causes large variability in net ecosystem exchange and in vegetation productivity, the subsistence basis for a major part of the rural population in Sahel.

The annual flood cycle in the Okavango Delta is the basis of subsistence of the local population, providing water, arable land and wetland resources.

Moseley remains convinced that coastal Aspero is the oldest site, and that its maritime subsistence served as a basis for the civilization.

"To many indigenous peoples, the forests are the basis for their subsistence, culture, and livelihoods.

Ranching, on a pure economic basis, has brought subsistence, not wealth.

Dhyani et al. (2003) focussed on the role of agroforestry products and environmental services in meeting subsistence needs and providing a basis for improved and sustainable wellbeing of society.