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agriculture

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
farming, crop production
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At the same time, the risk of drought and wildfire rises across much of Australia, Indonesia and northern South America - hitting agriculture and global food stocks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Several companies are focused on water efficiency, including in agriculture.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Some banks also have longstanding relationships with their customers, especially in agriculture, where many deals rely on handshakes, said Lucas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That villa has been leased since 2002 by Anton Refalo, who has served in this government as the minister for agriculture.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Thus, agriculture could arise in the Fertile Crescent from domestication of locally available wild plants, without having to wait for the arrival of crops derived from wild plants domesticated elsewhere.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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