What is the meaning of farming in "RuneScape"?

In RuneScape, farming is a Members Only skill that allows players to grow various crops and harvest them for bartering goods or using them in recipes. To level the farming skill, players must obtain seeds, plant them in designated plots and return to harvest them at the right time.

After becoming a Member, getting seeds is the hardest part of leveling the farming skill. The cheapest way to find seeds is to obtain them in-game rather than buying from other players at a mark-up. Players can defeat or thieve from Master Farmer NPCs or market stalls for a chance to receive seeds.