agriculture

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Cereal producers, who need vast amounts of the stuff, have been hit particularly hard, said Luc Vernet of Farm Europe, an agriculture sector think tank.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the U.S., traditional plantation agriculture died with the end of slavery in 1865.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Used to mark the changing seasons, the names typically relate to significant events in nature and agriculture.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration said it’s not possible to completely prevent lead from entering the food supply, but it may be possible to reduce the levels through changes to agriculture or manufacturing processes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A third explanation agrees that hunting and fire agriculture played a significant role in the extinction, but emphasises that we can’t completely ignore the role of climate.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari