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agriculture

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
farming, crop production
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He pointed out that as salmon have suffered declines, California’s agriculture industry has been planting more nut orchards, replacing other field crops that are easier to leave fallow when water is scarce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

But Prof Davy McCracken, professor of agriculture ecology at Scotland's Rural College said 18 months was unlikely to be long enough for a consultation.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Parliamentarians want more money for critical sectors including agriculture.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Modern agriculture depends on precise timing of delivering nutrients to plants.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The most productive Polynesian agriculture was taro cultivation in irrigated fields.

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




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