sustainable agriculture

American  

[suh-stay-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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sustainable agriculture

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

Other money would be used to create parks, protect wildlife and habitats, fight air pollution, address extreme heat events and fund sustainable agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

By integrating these diverse fields, the researchers were able to answer key questions about how nitrogen nutrition and symbiosis influence plant-bacteria interactions, providing valuable insights for sustainable agriculture.

From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024

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

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