arable

Example Sentences

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Andrew Williamson, who farms 900 acres of arable land near Bridgnorth in Shropshire, said he was concerned for next year's crop in the face of current "very expensive prices".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Just four percent of arable land is farmed in Congo-Brazzaville, which is largely covered in forest.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Irma was one of Chávez’s direct beneficiaries; she received a parcel of arable land which she cultivated with her brother.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

Dr Helen Geake, Norfolk finds liaison officer, said the area may be the highest for finds due to being rich with arable fields, historically well-populated and good for collaboration between detectorists and archaeologists.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Surprisingly, Peru has more arable land above nine thousand feet than below.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann