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

For now, he will rely on milk production, saying one dairy cow can earn as much as cultivating two hectares of arable land.

From Reuters

At present, livestock production alone consumes 70% of the world's arable land and uses vast amounts of water.

From Salon

However these types of produce are farmed, they are highly labor-intensive compared to arable crops which can be gathered by fewer people operating combine harvesters and tractors/trailers.

From Salon