What does the cryptic crossword clue "Depression after network shows farmer, perhaps (9)" mean?

The definition is "perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAN (synonym="Local Area Network") + DOWNER (synonym="depression") = LANDOWNER; definition: "farmer, perhaps" The answer is LANDOWNER.

Depression after network shows farmer, perhaps (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29205 | 6 Down | 2023-10-19 flower

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