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agriculture

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
farming, crop production
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Mohammad Yahya Faizi, a 34-year-old agriculture graduate, said he respects the women's work.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Data released by the federal agriculture ministry showed farmers had sown summer crops across 18.27 million hectares till 30 June, down from 23.65 million hectares during the same period last year.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Granola hippies have aligned with libertarians and suburban moms to battle the corporate interests of the agriculture and energy industries.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

This includes people employed in construction and agriculture as well as those who work in indoor environments with radiant heat and no air conditioning, such as pizza kitchens.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

As for New Guinea, archaeological studies there have provided evidence of early agriculture well before food production in any adjacent areas, but the crops grown have not been definitely identified.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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