acre
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The new trees number in the thousands — at least 4,000 per acre or as many as 20,000, depending on who is counting.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Now the farmer expects 160 bushels an acre, Sinclair said, since he plans to cut back on fertilizer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
On average, it costs around $1,000 to maintain an acre of cocoa farm in Ghana, and many farmers are concerned they might not be able to recoup their investment.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
An acre of avocados generates between $12,000 and $15,000 in profits a year, according to Adam Peck, chief investment officer at Milwaukee-based Riverwater Partners.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
Today, George can grow thirty thousand plants in an acre.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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