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agriculture

noun

ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər

Definition of agriculture

as in farming

the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture

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Recent Examples of agriculture Like all of agriculture, ranching is a risky but necessary industry subject to many variables outside of anyone’s control, stretching from weather to selling in a market that sets prices regardless of the costs incurred. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 For instance, some forecasters warn that if drought persists through multiple seasons, the combination of dry soils and shifting precipitation patterns could increase stress on agriculture and water supplies. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Yermolaiev built his fortune through the Alef Group, a diversified business that includes commercial real estate, manufacturing and agriculture. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 Participants gain real-world experience in agriculture, hospitality, customer service and food preparation — all while honing their ability to communicate in English with customers and coworkers. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for agriculture

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farming

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Shrimp farming is often held up as a success story in that vein, a profitable adaptation to rising salinity.

— Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026
Researchers believe the jewelry may have belonged to a merchant from the Vaishya social class, one of the traditional social groups in ancient Indian society associated with trade, farming and commerce, according to the Smithsonian Magazine.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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