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

The unit has supplied some 200 farmers this season, mostly in nearby villages, though similar initiatives are being promoted across other states as part of a national push toward sustainable agriculture.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

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

Discover the work of George Washington Carver, a plant-based engineering pioneer — and one of the nation’s earliest proponents of sustainable agriculture — at the California African American Museum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024

In recent years, the scientific community has increasingly turned its attention to sustainable agriculture, aiming to maximize crop yield while minimizing environmental impact.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 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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