agriculture
noun
the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming.
agricultural
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a word derived from
agriculture.
Example Sentences
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India has frequently restricted agricultural exports when domestic supplies tighten and prices rise.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The retreat for the wholesale industry was largely due to a drop in sales of agricultural supplies and mineral, ore and precious metals industry within the miscellaneous subsector, the data agency said Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Iranian economic experts say both the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors also rely on imports from countries such as Brazil and Turkey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The tariffs will target US steel and dairy, while also covering sectors like agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, as well as electronics.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
There are no agricultural fields in sight, just factories that make glass and furniture.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
