sustainable agriculture

American  

[suh-stey-nuh-buhl ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / səˈsteɪ nə bəl ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /

noun

1. any of a number of farming methods, such as rotating crops and minimizing or eliminating chemicals, that preserve a healthy agricultural environment by preventing depletion of natural resources.

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Example Sentences

There isn’t a narrative as such in “Groundswell,” but there is a theme: regenerative vs. industrial farming, sustainable agriculture vs. short-term gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Besides his work with Slow Food, Petrini founded the international Terra Madre network for sustainable agriculture and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The same technology could also be adapted to support other pollinators or farmed insects, opening new paths for sustainable agriculture.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

More recent events have included planting hundreds of millions of trees, supporting farmers with sustainable agriculture practices, and starting climate literacy projects around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

Regenerative farming is important to Fadul, who says she wishes more producers in her country would use the same sorts of techniques that go beyond sustainable agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024