arable

Example Sentences

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David Gunn, an arable farmer and agricultural contractor from near Sevenoaks in Kent, said: "Inheritance tax is going to cripple the farmers, the small family farmers."

From BBC

One of the farms targeted belonged to William Maughan, a beef, poultry and arable farmer in County Durham whose parents live on the premises.

From BBC

Chambas said Africa should produce its own food, calling it “untenable,” that a continent with 60% of the world’s remaining arable lands and many rivers and freshwater bodies is dependent on grain imports.

From Seattle Times

For example, a farmer could receive up to £40 a hectare for their efforts to improve soils on arable fields.

From Salon

A road is being built from the mission that goes directly up to the arable land on the mountain.

From Seattle Times